By Ujjainee Roy
November 5th, 2023
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Don't just savour makhana as a snack. Makhana or fox nuts are savoury nates that can be sauteed, roasted and spiced. So why not use the fluffy white nuts in curries and chaats as well? Here are a few ways you can use it
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Makhana can be used in Punjabi kadhis especially if they feature tomatoes, since its tanginess pairs well with the savoury makhana
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Makhanas can add more texture and bites to veggie chaats especially if it has a few ingredients; try to pair it with tamarind topping
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Adding makhanas to a rich dal or Butter chicken is quite common; it's also added to summery matar sabzi curries that are eaten with rotis
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Did you know you can make your raitas more fun by adding makhanans? Just roast some makhanas and add them to your cold raita before serving
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Since they are prepared in a reduced tomato and chilli gravy, makhanas can add a hint of saltiness to the flavours of a Kadhai Chicken or Kadhai Paneer
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Did you know makhanas can elevate a classic Palak Paneer and make it heartier and yummy?
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If you're making a classic potato curry with a garlic tomato gravy, add some salty makhana to introduce some more flavours to the simple curry
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Looking to make crispy vegetable fritters? Add some chopped up makhanas which can make fritters even crispier
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