- Servings: 2-3
- Frying time: 10 minutes.
- Total time: 35 minutes.
“Makhana fry (fox nut fry)” is a light and crunchy snack made by roasting fox nuts (lotus seeds) in ghee with a sprinkle of spices. Simple to prepare yet highly nutritious, it is loved for its crisp texture and delicate flavour. Rich in protein, calcium, and antioxidants, makhana is considered a healthy alternative to fried or processed snacks.
In my hometown, makhana fry has always been a go-to evening munching snack, especially when served with a hot cup of tea. Whether enjoyed plain with just salt and ghee or spiced up with black pepper, chaat masala, it is the kind of comfort food that feels both homely and satisfying.
This humble snack beautifully represents how traditional ingredients can turn into wholesome treats, making everyday tea-time feel special while keeping health in check.
Makhan fry (fox nut fry), is the delicacy from Bihar. Children love munching fried makhana.
It is light to eat, so enjoy this Fox nut fry. It helps to deal effectively with post delivery weakness and give strength to the body. Detoxifies the spleen, it helps the spleen to function well.
So include fox nut in your grocery list.
Ingredients:
- Makhane: 50 gm
- Ghee: 40-50 gm
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper powder: 1 teaspoon
Method:
- Take a heavy bottom pan. Put two table spoon of ghee in it. Add Makhana keep stirring and fry on lower flame for about 7-8 minutes or until it become crisp, add salt and pepper.
- Note: you can add less or more amount of Ghee as per your wish.
Makhana fry (fox nut fry) by Nag Ratna Sahu is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.