Makhana Tikki Recipe for USA – Easy Air Fryer Indian Snack at Home

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Healthy Makhana Tikki Recipe for USA Home Cooks – Easy Indian Snack with Crunch

Craving a healthy Indian snack that’s crispy on the outside and soft inside? This Makhana Tikki recipe for USA kitchens is perfect for tea-time, light dinners, or as a kid-friendly lunchbox treat. Made with fox nuts (makhana), potatoes, and common USA pantry ingredients, it’s a guilt-free way to enjoy authentic Indian flavors.

You can air fry, shallow fry, or even bake these makhana patties — all methods work beautifully in a modern American kitchen.

🛒 Ingredients (All Easily Found in USA Grocery Stores)

• 1.5 cups makhana (fox nuts) – lightly roasted
• 2 medium boiled potatoes
• 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp bread crumbs (for binding, optional)
• Salt to taste
• Ghee or oil for shallow frying (avocado oil recommended in USA)

🍽️ How to Make Makhana Tikki at Home in the USA

1. Roast the Makhana
   In a dry pan, roast makhana for 5–6 minutes until crisp. Let cool, then grind into a coarse powder.
2. Mash and Mix
   In a large bowl, mash boiled potatoes. Add ground makhana, green chilies, ginger, cumin, chaat masala, cilantro, and salt. Mix well. Add breadcrumbs if needed for binding.
3. Shape the Tikkis
   Make small round patties or oval-shaped tikkis.
4. Cook the Tikkis
• Shallow Fry: Heat oil/ghee and fry till golden on both sides.
• Air Fryer: 375°F for 10–12 mins, flip halfway.
• Oven: Bake at 400°F for 15 mins till crispy.
5. Serve Hot
   Enjoy with mint chutney, ketchup, or yogurt dip.

🇺🇸 USA Grocery Tips:

• Makhana is available at Indian grocery stores like Patel Brothers, or online via Amazon USA.
• You can also find it in the international snacks aisle in some Whole Foods or Sprouts stores.

❤️ Short Message:

“Sometimes, the simplest snacks remind us of home. These crispy makhana tikkis bring a bite of India to your USA kitchen—comforting, healthy, and full of love.”

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