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
Short on time? Buy ready-made Pala-G Peri Peri Makhana →
Prep
5 min
5 min
Cook
10 min
10 min
Total
15 min
15 min
Servings
4
4
Difficulty
Easy
Easy
Peri peri makhana is a crunchy, spicy snack that is 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 Pala-G Peri Peri Makhana — roasted fox nuts tossed in peri peri seasoning.
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
- 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.
- Transfer the roasted makhana to a plate and let cool for 1 minute.
- In the same pan, heat the ghee or oil on low heat. Add garlic powder and smoked paprika. Stir for 10 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the peri peri spice mix and salt. Stir quickly to avoid burning the spices.
- Add the roasted makhana back to the pan. Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes to coat every piece evenly with the spice mixture.
- Taste and adjust salt or spice as needed. The makhana should be fully coated with a vibrant red-orange hue.
- 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 comes roasted and seasoned, ready to eat straight from the pack.
Shop Ingredients
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