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Peri Peri Makhana Recipe — Crunchy Spicy Fox Nuts in 15 Minutes

The spicy-crunchy snack you can make in your kitchen — or buy ready-made from Pala-G

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Peri Peri Makhana Recipe — Crunchy Spicy Fox Nuts in 15 Minutes

Peri peri makhana is the ultimate healthy snack — crunchy, spicy, and impossibly addictive. Inspired by the African bird's eye chilli spice blend made famous by Portuguese cuisine, this recipe transforms humble fox nuts (makhana) into a bold, flavour-packed snack that pairs beautifully with tea, beer, or just by itself. You can make it from scratch using this recipe, or skip the effort and buy our ready-made Peri Peri Makhana that goes through the same process.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Raw makhana (fox nuts)
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons Peri peri spice mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • To taste Salt
  • Pala-G Peri Peri Makhana Or buy ready-made

Instructions

  1. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on medium-low heat. Add the makhana and dry-roast for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously, until they turn crisp and slightly crunchy when bitten.
  2. Transfer the roasted makhana to a plate and let cool for 1 minute.
  3. In the same pan, heat the ghee or oil on low heat. Add garlic powder and smoked paprika. Stir for 10 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the peri peri spice mix and salt. Stir quickly to avoid burning the spices.
  5. Add the roasted makhana back to the pan. Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes to coat every piece evenly with the spice mixture.
  6. Taste and adjust salt or spice as needed. The makhana should be fully coated with a vibrant red-orange hue.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Serve immediately with tea or as an anytime snack.

Pro Tips

  • Roast the makhana on low heat — high heat burns them before they turn crispy inside.
  • Use a dry pan for roasting (no oil) to get the best crunch.
  • Store in a completely airtight container to maintain crispness for 1-2 weeks.
  • For extra spice, add a pinch of red chilli powder along with the peri peri mix.
  • Short on time? Pala-G Peri Peri Makhana is made with this exact recipe, ready to eat straight from the pack.

Shop Ingredients

Skip the prep — buy the Pala-G products used in this recipe

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