Here in Singapore, school hours are long. We have to pack both lunch and snack boxes for our kids. I am always anxious about what to pack as a healthy snack without compromising the taste. I try to give a healthy twist to traditional snacks. Phool Makhana, known as fox nut or lotus seed, is a popular snack in North India. Oats-Makhana chivda is a crunchy and wholesome snack version for kids. We can make them in huge batches and store them in an airtight container. Adding nuts and seeds make it healthier, tastier, and a go-to snack option for both travel and school snack box.
Oats-makhana chivda is a perfectly healthy and tasty snack for weight watchers. Oats are a good source of fibre and are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Fox nuts or makhana, are packed with protein, carbohydrates, magnesium, potassium, and fibre . It aids in weight loss by helping one stay full for a longer time and is also low in calories. Peanuts are rich in protein, fat, and various healthy nutrients and can be eaten as a filling snack or as a protein-boosting ingredient in many salads and dishes.
INGREDIENTS
Makhana ½ cup
Rolled oats. 1 cup
Cooking Oil 1 teaspoon
Peanut ¼ cup
Almonds ¼ cup
Cashew nuts. ¼ cup
Red chilli powder ¼ teaspoon
Turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon
Mustard. ¼ teaspoon
Cumin Seeds ¼ teaspoon
Curry leaves A handful
Salt As per taste
Step by Step Instructions
1. Dry roast rolled oats and makhana separately in low flame until they are crispy for about 10 minutes.
2. Heat a teaspoon of cooking oil in a pan and add mustard, cumin seeds and curry leaves. Add peanuts, cashew nuts, seeds and almonds and fry roast until they are crunchy.
3. Add Chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix everything well along with add the roasted makhana and oats .Mix well for 2 minutes.
4. Mix everything for 2 minutes on low flame .
5. The yummy oats-makhana chivida is ready. Store it in an air tight container.
Some Tips
- Always dry roast oats and makhana. To check whether the makhana is roasted properly, press it with finger. It will crush easily.
- Always roast makhana and oats on low heat.
- Store the chivda only when it is cooled completely.
