Pudina makhana chaat

Ingredients

• 3 cups roasted makhana or Pudina makhana
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander
• 1 tbsp mint chutney
• 1 tbsp roasted peanuts
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Chaat masala and salt to taste

Method

1. Roast plain makhana until crisp, or use Pudina makhana for a ready-flavoured base.
2. Mix tomato, onion, coriander, mint chutney, peanuts, lemon and seasoning in a bowl.
3. Add makhana just before serving so it stays crunchy.
4. Toss gently and serve immediately with extra lemon on the side.

Serving suggestion

Serve in small bowls as a tea-time chaat. For parties, keep the chopped vegetables and makhana separate, then toss fresh in batches.