Roasted Makhana/Roasted Lotus seeds

Going for a long drive need more organisation than a small outing, whenever we plan a long drive with kids, my mind will definitely look for some hassle-free snacks. A long drive do need some special attention when you plan with kids. I usually avoid oily foods for car snacks,so i always plan to make some baked goodies or oil less snacks which goes mostly for easy preparation. Am running my third week of blogging marathon with a fantastic theme, yes my theme for this week is Car Snacks and i simply loved this theme. Seriously Srivalli rock with her themes and dunno how she gets all these themes,am amazed to see the varieties of themes she suggest us every month.Coming to today's post, this roasted makhana aka puffed lotus seeds makes an excellent car snacks.

I love puffed lotus seeds very much, these seeds are not available in Paris, but i never forget to get them from India or else ask to send me some through parcel. Obviously my pantry will have these puffy lotus seeds.Roasted makhana is definitely easy to make and you can flavor them with your favourite spices or spice powders. I spiced mine with red chilly powder and chaat masala. This roasted and spiced lotus seeds stays prefect for many days if they are conserved properly in an air tightened box.

2cups Puffed lotus seeds/Makhana
1/2tsp Red chilly powder
1/4tsp Chat masala
2pinch Turmeric powder
1tbsp Oil
Salt to taste

Dry roast the puffed lotus seeds on low flame until the seeds turns crispy.

Once well roasted, add the oil, salt, chilly powder,chaat masala, turmeric powder to the roasted puffed lotus seeds.

Roast for few more minutes.

Allow it to cool completely and store in an air tight container.

Enjoy.