Three quick vrat snacks
Roasted makhana
Ingredients
- 3 cups makhana
- 1–2 tsp ghee
- sendha namak
- cumin or black pepper if permitted
Method
- Roast makhana on low heat until crisp.
- Add ghee and seasoning near the end.
- Cool before storing so steam does not soften them.
Sweet-potato chaat
Ingredients
- 2 cooked sweet potatoes
- lime
- sendha namak
- roasted cumin
- peanuts or pomegranate if used
Method
- Cube the sweet potato.
- Toss with lime and seasoning.
- Add crunchy toppings just before serving.
Peanut-potato skillet
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiled potato cubes
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 tsp ghee
- cumin
- sendha namak
Method
- Heat ghee and cumin.
- Brown potatoes lightly.
- Add peanuts and salt; toss until hot and crisp.