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You are here: Home / Recipes / Accompaniments / Makhana Raita (Puffed Lotus seeds Raita)

Makhana Raita (Puffed Lotus seeds Raita)

Posted by Divya on March 9, 2016 Filed Under: Accompaniments, Navratri Recipes, Raita Tagged With: Gluten Free, Healthy, Kids Friendly

Good morning to all the dear blog readers!! First of all, today I would like to thank everyone of you for reading my blog, pouring in constant suggestions, appreciating my work and encouraging me in this journey of Food blogging. All your words motivate and inspire me to come up with more quality recipes and better food photographs every time.

Today I am going to share the recipe for “Makhane Ka Raita” or “Puffed Lotus seeds Raita”. It is a wonderful choice when you are bored of usual vegetable or Boondi raita. It is a tasty accompaniment to your lunch and dinner. “Makhane” (as known in hindi) is also known by the names Lotus seeds, Fox nuts, Gorgon nuts or Eurayle ferox . It is a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, fibre, antioxidants, potassium and calcium. The lotus seeds can be eaten raw as well. As we all are already aware of the health benefits of curd, its combination with Fox nuts not only makes it tastier but healthier also.

More Makhaana recipes you might like :

  • Makhana Kheer
  • Makhana Kaju Curry 
  • Caramelied Makhana

List of Ingredients:

  • Curd-2 cups
  • Lotus seeds-1 cup
  • Ghee/Cooking Oil-1/2 tsp
  • Salt – 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
  • Black Salt-1/2 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp (optional)
  • Roasted Cumin Powder-1/2 tsp
  • Sugar-1 tsp
  • Roasted Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp (For garnishing)
  • Green Chilly-1 (For Garnishing)

Steps To Prepare:

Step1:
Whisk the curd so that no lumps are left in it and it attains a smooth texture. If the curd is extra thick, add two tablespoons of water also as some of the liquid is absorbed by the lotus seeds (so that the raita does not turn into a lump).

Step2:
Add all the spices along with sugar and mix well.

Step3:
Heat ghee in a pan and add lotus seeds to it. Stir it occasionally till they puff up, become crispy and slightly change the colour. Let the lotus seeds cool down.

Step4:
Add the puffed lotus seeds to the spiced up curd. Mix gently. Place in refrigerator for 15-20 min or until it is to be served.

Garnish with some roasted cumin seeds and green chilli juliennes. Enjoy!!


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  1. AvatarAruna Panangipally

    March 10, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    I never though we could make raita with Makhna. Looks lovely and creamy. I can just imagine the crunch lent to the raita by the Makhna.

    Reply
  2. AvatarDivya Jain

    March 13, 2016 at 12:42 AM

    Thank you so much for such lovely feedback 🙂

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