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Movie time snack-alternative to popcorn-Lotus seed healthy snack

Tangy sweet lotus seed/fox seed/makhana

A tangy and sweet snack suitable for a movie time.An alternative snack to regular popcorn.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, crunchy, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cup Lotus seed/Fox seed
  • ½ tsp Chat masala
  • 1 tsp Dry mango powder
  • ¼ tsp Chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp Pepper powder
  • 1½ tbsp Palm Jaggery or brown sugar
  • Salt
  • Oil

Method
 

  1. Add chat masala in a bowl.
  2. Add chilli powder.
  3. Add dry mango powder.
  4. Now add pepper powder.
  5. Add salt and mix everything together.
  6. Keep the powder aside.
  7. In a hot pan, add oil.
  8. In low heat add lotus seed/fox seed and fry until it becomes crunchy.
  9. Now add the brown sugar and masala and mix well.
  10. Stir frequently to avoid burning the lotus seed/fox seed.

Notes

  • Be cautious when frying the lotus seed/fox seed to avoid burning it.
  • frequently turn and toss the lotus seed for even cooking.