Roasted Makhana & Spiced Nuts with Herbal Tea
Serves
1
Calories
213 kcal
Preparation
10 min
Cooking
0 min
Total
10 min
Meal
Evening Snack
Difficulty
Easy
Protein
8.69 g
Carbs
19.69 g
Fat
12.47 g
Fibre
3.91 g
❤️ Health Benefits
- ✔ Supports healthy snacking: Makhana provides carbohydrates and fibre, while almonds and pumpkin seeds add protein and healthy fats.
- ✔ Helps maintain satiety: The combination of fibre, protein and fats can help keep you satisfied between meals.
- ✔ Provides magnesium and other minerals: Almonds and pumpkin seeds are useful sources of magnesium and other micronutrients.
- ✔ Provides antioxidants: Nuts, seeds and spices contribute antioxidant compounds that support overall health.
- ✔ Aids hydration without added sugar: Unsweetened herbal tea adds fluids without adding sugar or calories.
🥕 Ingredients
बीज
- Pumpkin Seeds — 1.5 Tbsp
- Lotus Seeds (Makhana/Fox Nuts) — 1.5 Cup
पागल
- Almonds — 8 Piece
Spices
- Cumin Seeds — 1/2 Tsp
- Turmeric Powder — 1/4 Tsp
- Black Pepper — 1/4 Tsp
Beverages
- Herbal Tea — 1 Cup
👨🍳 Instructions
- Heat a dry pan over low heat and roast the makhana for 4–5 minutes, stirring regularly until crisp.
- Add the almonds and pumpkin seeds and roast for another 1–2 minutes.
- Add cumin seeds, turmeric and black pepper. Toss gently for 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Prepare 200 ml herbal tea separately using your choice of tulsi, ginger, cinnamon or peppermint.
- Serve the warm herbal tea alongside the roasted makhana and nut mixture.
👩⚕️ Doctor's Tips
- 💡 “Keep this snack portion-controlled. Makhana is light and easy to overeat, while nuts and seeds are calorie-dense. Choose unsweetened herbal tea and avoid adding honey or sugar.”