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Masala makhana - the smart evening snack

Masala makhana - the smart evening snack

A katori of homemade masala makhana is about 128 kcal, far lighter than a katori of fried sev namkeen. Roast foxnuts with a little ghee and spice, and your 6 pm crunch is sorted without the calorie load.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Six pm hits, and you want something crunchy with your chai. Chips and fried namkeen are the usual reach, and they bring a lot of oil. Masala makhana is the clever swap. Foxnuts roasted with a little ghee and spice - big bowl, small calories. Let's see the real numbers.

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