Airfryer Makhana Chivda
Makhana or Popped Fox nuts is a versatile low cal, high protein, high fibre ingredient and used extensively during fasting in India - both in Savoury and sweet preparations. Fox nuts also have negligible fat, and the protein in them makes you feel fuller for a longer time, making it a perfect snack. Like the Microwave Masala Peanuts, this snack too comes together in a jiffy and is quite addictive too!
Why is this the BEST Makhana Chivda?
This Makhana Chivda is made with just 1.5 teaspoon of oil, in an air fryer with a few add-ons making it crunchy, irresistibly tasty and makes for a perfect snack.
Can it be made without an airfryer?
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can use a thick bottomed kadai (pan) to make this.
Do you need to use oil ?. Can we make it with ghee too ?
Some use ghee to toast the makhana while I have used vegetable oil ,making it a perfect Gluten Free, Vegan snack. You can totally skip the ghee OR oil and make it 100% oil free too.
One may avoid nuts if you have an allergy. Else, the nuts and add-ons make it super tasty, so don’t skip them.
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Let's get to making this Airfryer Makhana Chivda
Prep time - 5 mins ; Airfryer / Roasting time - 15 mins, Makes: approx 150 grams
What you need to make Airfryer Makhana Chivda
- 100 grams Foxnuts (Phool Makhana)
- 2 tablespoon Cashenuts
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1.5 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
- Dry powder Spice Mix:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Bhuna Jeera Powder)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
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How to make Airfryer Makhana Chivda:
- Preheat Airfryer to 200 C
- In the airfryer, add the Phool Makhana (fox nuts) without overcrowding it too much
- Roast it for 5 mins at 170 C, shaking them once midway.
- Makhana turns crunchy.
- Trander to a plate.
- Repeat with the other batch.
- Transfer all roasted makhana to a bowl.
- Mix all the spice powders and add half to the roasted makhana
- Meanwhile toast cashew nuts, curry leaves and saunf (fennel seeds) in lined airfryer basket
- Roast till cashew is slightly brown and fennel seeds turn aromatic (about 3 mins)
- The curry leaves will turn powdery.
- Add the cashew-curry leaf-fennel seeds mixture to the roasted Makhana
- Add the rest of the spice powder mix, 1.5 teaspoon of oil
- Mix well
- Airfryer Makhana chive is ready
- Store in an airtight container and use within a week
The BEST Airfryer Makhana Chivda
Equipment
- Airfryer
- Bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 100 grams Foxnuts Phool Makhana
- 2 tablespoon Cashenuts
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1.5 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds Saunf
- Dry powder Spice Mix:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder Bhuna Jeera Powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
- Preheat Airfryer to 200 C
- In the airfryer, add the Phool Makhana (fox nuts) without overcrowding it too much
- Roast it for 5 mins at 170 C, shaking them once midway.
- Makhana turns crunchy.
- Trander to a plate.
- Repeat with the other batch.
- Transfer all roasted makhana to a bowl.
- Mix all the spice powders and add half to the roasted makhana
- Meanwhile toast cashew nuts, curry leaves and saunf (fennel seeds) in lined airfryer basket
- Roast till cashew is slightly brown and fennel seeds turn aromatic (about 3 mins)
- The curry leaves will turn powdery.
- Add the cashew-curry leaf-fennel seeds mixture to the roasted Makhana
- Add the rest of the spice powder mix, 1.5 teaspoon of oil
- Mix well
- Airfryer Makhana chive is ready
- Store in an airtight container and use within a week
Sujata Roy says
Makhana chivda looks really irresistible. I would love to have this crunchy delicious snack anytime. Perfect guilt free snack for munching time.
Kalyani says
Thanks Sujata!
Preeti Shridhar says
Makhana chivda not only looks scrumptious, it's a power packed healthy treat . I recently bought an air fryer, so am on the look out for new and innovative recipes for the same. Now can't wait to try this recipe.
Kalyani says
sounds like a perfect way to use your new airfryer, Preeti ! hope you like it
Shobha Keshwani says
Delicious and guilt free snack. It is very healthy and I like the air fried version.
Preethicuisine says
Air fried Makhana chivda looks super tempting. A guilt free snack to enjoy anytime of the year and not only during festivities. Power packed Snack Kalyani .
Kalyani says
thank you, Preethi ! yes, this is an anytime snack
Mayuri Patel says
Roasted makhana is my all time favourite snack. Love how you've made a chivda mixture with air fried makhana. Adding saunf adds so much flavour to your preparation of makhana chivda. Healthy and guilt free snack.
Kalyani says
thanks Mayuri. We love this air roasted makhana chivda too !
Vasusvegkitchen says
Makhana chivda looks very tasty and inviting, love to gift it friends and family on special occasions.
Kalyani says
yes, I sent some to our friends too Aruna, and they loved it..
Sasmita Sahoo says
Air fried Makhana Chivda looks so crunchy n yum !! such a perfect festive treat to munch
Kalyani says
thanks
Anu Kollon says
I always make this in stovetop. But this recipe in air fryer seems much more easier. I am going to try it next time.
Kalyani says
Thanks Anu. hope you can try this on airfryer too !
Renu says
Makhana chivda looks very tempting and irrrestible. I like the addition of saunf powder here something different.
Kalyani says
Thank you, Renu. Have used whole saunf, not the powder here.
Poonam Bachhav says
Roasted Makhana as such is such a power-packed snack..making a lip smacking chiwda with it in Air fryer makes it all the more guilt free. Brilliant share !
Kalyani says
Thanks Poonam !
Jayashree T.Rao says
Lovely, tasty, guilt free snack to enjoy anytime. It is good that you have used the air fryer to make this one.
Kalyani says
yes. guiltfree for sure, Jayashree !
Seema Sriram says
I cannot think of a crispier and healthier snack to much at evening. I like to keep some dry snacks I can much at work and it looks perfect.
Kalyani says
thanks a bunch, Seema. Do try making this soon !