Makhana Raita

Name: Makhana Raita
Total time: 900 s
Yield: Serves 2 (about 2 cups)
Ingredients: 1 cup makhana (fox nuts or lotus seeds) (about 25 grams); 1 cup plain yogurt (about 240 grams); 1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon roasted red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon black salt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro and green chili; Sendha namak (rock salt), to taste

~Sushma Mishra Home Chef @sushmafoodandheart

Giridih Jharkhand

Makhana (fox nuts or lotus seeds) are rich in vitamins and minerals and can help with weight loss. Traditionally, they have been used during fasting and festivals. Since they are lotus seeds, they are considered suitable for fasting. Many dishes are made with makhana, such as kheer, fried makhana, sabzi, and caramel makhana. Today, I am sharing a delicious and nutritious recipe for makhana raita, which can be enjoyed during fasting or on regular days.

~Sushma Mishra Home Chef @sushmafoodandheart

Saved

Ingredients

15 minutes

Serves 2 (about 2 cups)

1 cupmakhana (fox nuts or lotus seeds) (about 25 grams)
1 cupplain yogurt (about 240 grams)
1/4 teaspoonroasted cumin powder
1/4 teaspoonroasted red chili powder
1/2 teaspoonblack salt
1 tablespoonfinely chopped cilantro and green chili
Sendha namak (rock salt), to taste

Saved

Steps

15 minutes

1

Turn on the stove and dry roast the makhana in a skillet until they are crisp. Let them cool, then coarsely crush them.
2

In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt. Add roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, black salt, and sendha namak. Mix well, then add the coarsely crushed makhana and mix again. Add the chopped cilantro and green chili, and mix to combine.
3

Transfer the prepared raita to a serving bowl. Garnish with some whole roasted makhana, cilantro, mint, and chopped green chili. Serve with your favorite meal.
4