Namkeen (amaranth seeds, roasted makhana, murmura & bhuna chana)
This recipe is a healthy and tasty snack that is perfect for people who are looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle. The combination of amaranth seeds, roasted makhana, murmura, and bhuna chana provides a good balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. This snack is gluten-free, vegan, and oil-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. However, people with a nut allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Nut
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
158 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
29 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
3 g
Ingredients
Murmura
0.25 small cup (25g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Red chilli Power
0.5 tsp (1g)
Chaat Masala
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Bhuna Chana (Roasted chana)
2 tbsp (30g)
Makhana
1 cup (20g)
Amaranth seed, pale brown
0.5 cup (100g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a large pan, dry roast the amaranth seeds over medium heat until they start to pop and turn golden brown. Transfer them to a large bowl.
In the same pan, dry roast the roasted makhana, murmura, and bhuna chana over medium heat until they turn crispy and golden brown. Transfer them to the same bowl with the amaranth seeds.
Add salt, red chili powder, and chaat masala to the bowl. Mix everything well.
Allow the mixture to cool down, then store it in an airtight container.
Community Reviews & Results
Pankaj Raj Mahajan
"Making this regularly for dinner, and it matched my strict calorie targets effortlessly. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Neha Chauhan
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and my entire family thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will be making this again very soon."
Nandini Verma
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and this health-focused Namkeen (amaranth seeds, roasted makhana, murmura & bhuna chana) blew me away with its authentic flavor. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Will be making this again very soon."
Anita Bhatia
"Making this regularly for dinner, and I loved how light yet filling this Namkeen (amaranth seeds, roasted makhana, murmura & bhuna chana) turned out to be. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"