Lotus seeds ( Makhana) chat

Ingredients :

Makhana ( Lotus seeds ) - 1 Cup

Tomatoes - 2

Onions -  2

Capsicum - 1

Carrot - 1

Coriander leaves -  Handful 

Spring onion -  1 

Chat masala - 1 Teaspoon 

Salt as per taste

Lemon juice - 1 Tablespoon 

Cumin seed powder - 1 Teaspoon 


Green chutney  :

Green chillies - 1

Coriander leaves - Handful

Mint leaves - Handful

Ginger garlic pieces

Black Salt  - 1/2 teaspoon 

Coriander powder and cumin powder - 1 teaspoon of each

Curd  - 1 Teaspoon 

Grind all the ingredients and keep it aside.


Sweet chutney : 

Tamarind pulp - 1 Tablespoon 

Dates - Few

Jaggery - 1 Teaspoon 

Chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon 

Chat masala powder - 1/2 teaspoon 

Coriander powder and cumin seeds powder - 1/2 teaspoon each

 Boil the tamarind pulp for few mins, add  dates, chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin seeds powder, chat masala  powder , cook for few mins and grind it well.


 Method of preparation : 

1. Fry the Makhana  ( Lotus seeds) in a pan with oil or ghee for a few minutes..

2.  Add them into a bowl, along with  sweet chutney, green chutney,  all the chopped  vegetables into small tiny pieces, cumin seeds powder, spring onions,  salt as per taste,  chat masala, mix all the ingredients and lastly add lemon juice.

3. Garnish with  chopped coriander leaves .



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