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.
Why is this the BEST Makhana Chivda?
This Makhana Chivda is made with just 1.5 tsp 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 TBSP Cashenuts
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1.5 tsp Olive oil
- 1 TBSP Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
- Dry powder Spice Mix:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder (Bhuna Jeera Powder)
- 1/2 tsp 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 tsp 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 TBSP Cashenuts
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1.5 tsp Olive oil
- 1 TBSP Fennel Seeds Saunf
- Dry powder Spice Mix:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala
- 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder Bhuna Jeera Powder
- 1/2 tsp 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 tsp of oil
- Mix well
- Airfryer Makhana chive is ready
- Store in an airtight container and use within a week
Makhana chivda looks really irresistible. I would love to have this crunchy delicious snack anytime. Perfect guilt free snack for munching time.
Thanks Sujata!
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.
sounds like a perfect way to use your new airfryer, Preeti ! hope you like it
Delicious and guilt free snack. It is very healthy and I like the air fried version.
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 .
thank you, Preethi ! yes, this is an anytime snack
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.
thanks Mayuri. We love this air roasted makhana chivda too !
Makhana chivda looks very tasty and inviting, love to gift it friends and family on special occasions.
yes, I sent some to our friends too Aruna, and they loved it..
Air fried Makhana Chivda looks so crunchy n yum !! such a perfect festive treat to munch
thanks
I always make this in stovetop. But this recipe in air fryer seems much more easier. I am going to try it next time.
Thanks Anu. hope you can try this on airfryer too !
Makhana chivda looks very tempting and irrrestible. I like the addition of saunf powder here something different.
Thank you, Renu. Have used whole saunf, not the powder here.
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 !
Thanks Poonam !
Lovely, tasty, guilt free snack to enjoy anytime. It is good that you have used the air fryer to make this one.
yes. guiltfree for sure, Jayashree !
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.
thanks a bunch, Seema. Do try making this soon !