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Makhana Ka Raita Recipe – Easy, healthy and yummy raita using roasted makhana or fox nuts. 

Easy, healthy and delicious raita made with toasted phool makhana. This raita can be done in 10-15 mins and tastes great with roti, paratha or Indian main courses.

Makhana Recipes:

• Roasted Makhana
• Makhana Kheer

Few More Yogurt Recipes on the blog:

• Pineapple Raita
• Boondi Raita
• Frozen yogurt covered blueberries
• Potlakaya Perugu Pachadi
• Radish Perugu Pachadi
• Apple Yogurt Salad
• Pista Lassi
• Aloo Ka Rassawala Shaak
• Kerala Style Beetroot Pachadi

How to Make Phool Makhana Raita Recipe Video below:

Makhana Raita Recipe with Step by Step Photos:

• Take the measured phool makhana or fox nuts to a pan and roast them on a low flame for about 7-10 minutes or till they become crispy.

• Coarsely crush the roasted makhana using a rolling pin or fingers. Keep them aside.

• Add one cup of yogurt to a bowl.

• Add chilli powder, garam masala, salt and cumin powder to it.

• Mix well until it is smooth and combined.

• Add the crushed makhana and chopped coriander to the yogurt mixture.

• Mix well.

• If you feel it is thick, adjust the consistency by adding water or milk.
• Serve immediately with Indian main courses.
• You can also chill the raita for a few hours before serving.
• If you chill the raita, it thickens a bit. Add a little water or milk to adjust the consistency.