Makhana Salad

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🥗 Vrat-Friendly Makhana Salad (Roasted Foxnut Salad)

⏱️ Ready in: 10 mins

🍽️ Serves: 2

🌿 Satvik | No onion, no garlic | Fasting-approved

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🧺 Ingredients:

• 1 cup phool makhana (fox nuts)
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped (optional – use only if allowed in your fast)
• 1 small boiled potato, cubed (optional)
• 1 green chili, chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp roasted peanuts or soaked almonds, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped (if allowed)
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder (roasted jeera powder)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• Sendha namak (rock salt) – to taste
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ghee or peanut oil – for roasting

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🍳 Quick Steps:

1. Roast the makhana
   • Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan.
   • Add makhana and roast on low flame for 5–6 mins until crisp. Let them cool.
2. Chop and prep
   • Meanwhile, chop cucumber, tomato, boiled potato, chili, and coriander.
3. Assemble the salad
   • In a bowl, mix all chopped ingredients.
   • Add roasted makhana.
   • Add roasted jeera powder, black pepper, sendha namak, and lemon juice.
4. Mix & serve
   • Toss everything gently and serve immediately to keep the makhana crispy!

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✅ Tips:

• Want it spicy? Add a pinch of red chili powder (if allowed in your fast).
• Add pomegranate seeds for a sweet-tangy twist.
• Only mix makhana right before serving to retain crunch.

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