Fried Phool Makhana/Fox nuts/Lotus seeds

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One of my favourite dry fruit is Phool makhana and even my tiny tot also likes it. For him, it is popcorn which he enjoys a lot anytime and anywhere.

It has too many benefits, let's see a few of them:

1. Helpful in diarrhoea
2. Their low sodium and high magnesium content make them for those suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.
3. These seeds contain an anti-aging enzyme, which is believed to repair damaged protein.
4. Lotus seeds have astringent properties that have specific benefits to the kidney.
5. Lotus seeds also contain kaempferol, a natural flavonoid that prevents inflammation and ageing.
6. It treats insomnia
7. Helpful in maintaining oral health
8. It provides instant energy
9. Helpful for pregnant women (Advisable to consult your Gynae before munching this.)
10. Beneficial in ulcers and sore mouth
11. Have benefit in irregular appetite.
12. Alleviate UTI and helps in proper urination.

Note: Please consult a doctor before incorporating this in your diet in case of any medical conditions.

Let's move to recipe now.

Ingredients:

1. Phool Makhana - 1 cup
2. Chaat masala - 1 TBS
3. Rock salt - as per taste
4. Ghee for roasting - 2 Spoon

Recipe:

1. Heat a Pan and put ghee in it, as soon as it is hot enough add phool makhana.
2. Lower the flame and slowly roast it until it is crunchy. It will take approx ten minutes.
For making it sure how much it is crunchy, take out one makhana and crush and should be easily crushed.
3. Now put chaat masala and salt and mix well and take it off the flame.
4. Cool this and store in airtight jar. 
5. Can add roasted peanuts too.

It is one of the best snacks with tea and can also give it to kids at any time. 

While I am back with another yummy recipe enjoy this crunchy and healthy snack.

Bye Bye yummy mummies :)


[Reference for Benefits: https://www.google.com/]




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