This is THE BEST CHAAT I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Crispy makhanas get drenched with sweet yogurt and a drizzle of chutneys, you have all the flavors in one plate. Sweet, tangy, sour and spicy!!
Makhana Chaat/ Fox nuts Chaat
Makhanas are popularly known as phool makhanas, lotus seeds, fox nuts or gorgon nuts. Makhana or Fox nuts are part of the lotus flower. The seeds of the lotus flower are collected and processed in order to obtain these healthy makhanas.
-Makhanas are gluten-free and are packed with protein, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, iron and zinc. -Makhanas are low in cholesterol, fat, sodium as well as low in glycemic index. -Makhanas are low in calories, making them an ideal snack to munch anytime or to satiate those in-between meal hunger pangs. -Makhanas make perfect snacks for those suffering from high blood pressure and heart diseases due to high magnesium and low sodium content.-Other than anti-aging enzymes, presence of a natural flavonoid called kaempferol helps prevent inflammation and ageing.-According to Ayurveda, makhanas have astringent properties that make them beneficial for kidneys.-They are delicious, economical, easy to prepare and yet wholesome and healthy. 
This recipe of mine is going to my FB bloghop group Healthy Wellthy Cuisines, wherein participating bloggers share recipes every fortnight on a pre decided theme. This time the theme is #DiwaliTreatsatHW to go with the upcoming Diwali festival.
Do check out some more amazing Diwali recipes by my fellow blogger freinds-
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Coming back to our scrumptious recipe of this chaat.
This is THE BEST CHAAT I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Crispy makhanas get drenched with sweet yogurt and a drizzle of chutneys, you have all the flavors in one plate. Sweet, tangy, sour and spicy!!This low calorie and extremely light yet super sumptuous chaat is sure to tantalize your taste buds. 
This makhana chaat is super delicious and super healthy. To make Makhana Chaat all you need is just 10-15 minutes and everyday ingredients from your pantry (if you have Chutneys ready).
The best part is it’s super easy to make too.
Let’s make this scrumptious chaat. I am planning to make this for Diwali Party. And I am sure all my friends going to love it.
Serves- 4-5
Makhana/ Fox Nuts- 2 cups
Clarified butter/ Ghee- 2 tablespoon
Curd- 2 cups
Sugar powder- 1/4th cup
Tamarind Jaggery chutney/ Khatti Meethi chutney- 4 tablespoons (or as needed according to your taste)
Coriander Mint chutney/ Dhaniya Pudine ki chutney- 4 tablespoons (or as needed according to your taste)
Black salt/ Table Salt- 2 teaspoon (adjust according to your taste)
Roasted Cumin seeds powder- 2 teaspoon
Chaat masala powder- 1 teaspoon (or as needed according to your taste)
Baarik sev- 2 tablespoon
Pomegranate arils- 2 tablespoon
Chopped coriander- 2 tablespoon
Beetroot Julliens- 2 tablespoon (optional)
Heat ghee in a pan.
Add in makhanas and roast them on low to medium heat until they are crisp.
It will take only 3-4 minutes for makhanas to get roasted.
Press one makhana and break for checking, if it’s crispy enough it will break easily otherwise roast them more.
Take out the roasted makhanas in a plate or bowl and let them come to room temperature.
Meanwhile, in a bowl add curd. Whisk it well to smooth consistency.
Add in sugar powder and give it a good mix.
When the makhanas come to room temperature add them in the whisked yogurt.
Mix well.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE MAKHANA CHAAT
Take a deep plate or bowl in which you want to serve the chaat.
You can serve either in a big plate/ bowl or in individual plates/ bowls.
Add curd makhanas to it.
Sprinkle salt, red chili powder, jeera powder and chaat masala powder over it.
Drizzle tamarind chutney and coriander mint chutney over it.
Finally finish off with some finely chopped fresh coriander leaves, sev and pomegranate arils.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!!
Recipe Card
Makhana Chaat/ Fox nuts Chaat
This is THE BEST CHAAT I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Crispy makhanas get drenched with sweet yogurt and a drizzle of chutneys, you have all the flavors in one plate. Sweet, tangy, sour and spicy!!
Serves- 4-5
Makhana/ Fox Nuts- 2 cups
Clarified butter/ Ghee- 2 tablespoon
Curd- 2 cups
Sugar powder- 1/4th cup
Tamarind Jaggery chutney/ Khatti Meethi chutney- 4 tablespoons (or as needed according to your taste)
Coriander Mint chutney/ Dhaniya Pudine ki chutney- 4 tablespoons (or as needed according to your taste)
Black salt/ Table Salt- 2 teaspoon (adjust according to your taste)
Roasted Cumin seeds powder- 2 teaspoon
Chaat masala powder- 1 teaspoon (or as needed according to your taste)
Baarik sev- 2 tablespoon
Pomegranate arils- 2 tablespoon
Chopped coriander- 2 tablespoon
Beetroot Julliens- 2 tablespoon (optional)
Heat ghee in a pan.
Add in makhanas and roast them on low to medium heat until they are crisp.
It will take only 3-4 minutes for makhanas to get roasted.
Press one makhana and break for checking, if it’s crispy enough it will break easily otherwise roast them more.
Take out the roasted makhanas in a plate or bowl and let them come to room temperature.
Meanwhile, in a bowl add curd. Whisk it well to smooth consistency.
Add in sugar powder and give it a good mix.
When the makhanas come to room temperature add them in the whisked yogurt.
Mix well.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE MAKHANA CHAAT
Take a deep plate or bowl in which you want to serve the chaat.
You can serve either in a big plate/ bowl or in individual plates/ bowls.
Add curd makhanas to it.
Sprinkle salt, red chili powder, jeera powder and chaat masala powder over it.
Drizzle tamarind chutney and coriander mint chutney over it.
Finally finish off with some finely chopped fresh coriander leaves, sev and pomegranate arils.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!!