Dahi Makhana Chaat

Dahi Makhana  Chaat  is a  sweet, tangy, and spicy, healthy chaat recipe prepared with makhana and all the crunch goodies. It is paired with some veggies and sweet and spicy chutneys making it the the perfect option for an evening healthy snack.

This recipe is quick and easy to follow as basically is a  combination of  yogurt, sweet and sour tamarind chutney, tangy green chutney and high fibre and low calorie makhana. This chat is just amazing in taste and is just perfect for fast during Navratri. 

Ingredients:

Ghee 2 tbsp ( for roasting) 

Fox nuts (makhana) 2 cups 

Thick Curd 2 cups

Powdered sugar 2-3 tbsp ( optional) 

Tamarind chutney as required 

Green chutney as required

Salt as required 

Cumin powder/Jeera powder as required 

Red Chilli powder as required 

Cucumber, tomato and onion - 1 each (chopped) 

*Avoid the onions if on navratri fast

Garnish 

Pomegranate seeds

Roasted peanuts 

Sev or aloo Bhujia 

Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) 

 Methods: 

1.Set a non-stick pan on medium heat, add ghee, makhana and roast them for 7-8 minutes or till crispy. 

Or 

Airfry the Makhana 

 - Preheat Air Fryer at 350 F(180 C) for 3 minutes.

-Place the Makhana in a single layer inside  the basket 

 - Air Fry Makhana at 180 C for 8 minutes.

- Stir the Makhana after 4-5 minutes.

Once done, move to a bowl 

2. Add the  curd and powdered sugar  in a bowl and whisk it with a fork till smooth.

 3.Add roasted makhana and mix well. 

4.Now let's make the Chaat👇

Add the required proportion of makhana and curd mix in  your serving bowl. Now add a spoon each of cucumber 🥒, tomato🍅 and onions 🧅. Drizzle tamarind chutney( meetha chutney) , green chutney, sprinkle some  salt, chilli powder  and jeera powder. 

 Lastly garnish with some  pomegranate seeds, roasted peanuts, sev and freshly chopped coriander leaves. 

Your healthy  hearty makhana chaat is ready to eat, enjoy the sweet, sour and spicy goodness of makhana as a chaat.