FOOD LIBRARY

Green Tea with Roasted Makhana

Ingredients

  • 2 g green tea leaves (or 1 tea bag)
  • 250 ml hot water
  • 30 g makhana (fox nuts)
  • 1 tsp ghee or neutral oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper (optional)

Preparation

  1. Heat ghee in a pan on low-medium heat.
  2. Add makhana and roast 5–7 minutes until crisp, stirring often.
  3. Season with salt and optional pepper; cool slightly.
  4. Steep green tea in hot water 2–3 minutes; strain.
  5. Serve tea hot with a portion of roasted makhana.