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From @Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

Peri Peri Makhana

15 min · Serves 2

15 mintotal
8 minhands on
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2servings

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Ingredients

For the spice mix

  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 4-5 dry red chillies
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dry oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dry parsley
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste

For the makhana

  • 2 cups foxnuts (makhana)
  • 1 tbsp ghee or oil

Method

For the spice mix

  1. Dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, and dry red chillies in a pan over low heat until aromatic, 2-3 minutes.

  2. Transfer the roasted spices to a blender jar along with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, chilli powder, amchur, sugar, and salt.

  3. Grind to a fine powder to make the peri peri seasoning.

For the makhana

  1. Heat ghee or oil in a pan over medium-low heat.

  2. Add the foxnuts (makhana) and roast over low heat, stirring constantly, until crispy and golden brown, 5-7 minutes.

  3. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of the prepared peri peri spice mix over the hot roasted makhana and toss well until evenly coated.

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