Description
An Indian salad known as Makhana Salad – Healthy Protein Salad is sure to tempt your taste buds! This delectable salad has few calories and is light on the stomach. Include makhanas, a highly nutrient-dense food, in your regular diet. The ideal healthy salad to incorporate into your daily routine and reap the full benefits of makhanas is makhana salad.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups – Makhana/fox nuts roasted
- 1 cup – Chickpeas soaked overnight and boiled
- 4 to 5 – Broccoli Florets
- 4 to 5 – Cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 cup – Lettuce chopped
- 1/4 cup – Peanuts roasted
- 1/2 cup – Grapes sliced
- 10 to 15 – Cashew roasted
- 4 tbsp – Thai sweet red chili sauce
- 4 tbsp – Coriander leaves chopped
- 3 tbsp – Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp – Black Salt
- 3 tbsp – Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp – Red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp – Pink salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp – Black salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a pan and add 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Now add the broccoli florets.
- Stir fry the florets for 2 minutes and then take it out. Turn off the flame.
- Take a mixing bowl and add boiled chickpeas or you can take canned chickpeas too.(Note: If taking canned chickpeas remeber to drain the water nicely.
- Now add the roasted peanuts.
- Add sliced grapes and then add the fried broccoli florets.
- Add chopped lettuce leaves.
- Add roasted cashews.
- Add cherry tomatoes.
- Add black salt and pink salt to taste.
- Add chopped coriander leaves.
- Add red chili powder.
- Add lemon juice.
- Add red Thai sweet chili sauce.
- Now add the roasted makhana at last when you are ready to consume.
- Mix everything nicely.
- I forgot to add the onion chopped add now.
- Mix well and transfer into a serving bowl or cup.
- Enjoy the delicious salad immediately.
Notes
- Make sure the makhana are crispy by either dry roasting them over medium heat on the stovetop or microwaving them for 30-second intervals. Stir them occasionally to ensure even roasting.
- Make sure the makhanas don’t fly or roll out when you roughly crush them before adding them to the remaining ingredients.
- The spice amount can be changed based on your preference.
- Making it a protein-rich snack is as simple as adding almonds and roasted chickpeas.
- Avoid adding deep-fried snacks to maintain a healthy score.
- Use your imagination to the fullest and sprinkle some hemp and chia seeds on top.
- Due to the high protein value of roasted pumpkin seeds, You can certainly include them in this dish.
- Reduce your salt intake because other components will add a lot of salt to the dish.
- When you’re ready to eat, add the roasted Makahana to keep it crisp for a longer period of time.
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients with the exception of the makhana, and set it away until needed.
- You might also pack Makhana salad `for a quick lunch at work. Keep in mind to pack the roasted Makahan in a different Ziploc or container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 people
- Calories: 250Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: Makhana salad, salad, high protein salad