{"title":"Snacks \u0026 Noodles","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouth Asian snacking runs on crunch. There is the handful of namkeen with evening chai, the rusk dunked at breakfast, the poppadom beside the rice, and the pani puri eaten one after another at a chaat stall. This department brings those snacks together with the quick meals of the noodle shelf, from masala noodles to Korean ramen and Sri Lankan noodles for stir frying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor tea-time, look at namkeen, the Gujarati and Punjabi savoury snacks such as fafda and namak para, and mathri and papdi, the flaky fried biscuits of Punjab and the crisp discs used in papdi chaat. Rusks and khari are made for dunking in chai, and roasted makhana, or fox nuts, gives a lighter crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor chaat at home, pani puri kits, puris and pani mixes give you golgappa without a trip to the stall. Poppadoms and papad cover everything from Madras appalam to jeera papad, and fryums, the dried shapes that puff up in hot oil, are a children's favourite at parties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe noodle shelf covers every style: Indian masala noodles, oriental instant packets, fiery Korean ramen, Indo-Chinese hakka noodles and Sri Lankan noodles for stir frying and kottu. Noodles sit alongside wheat and rice vermicelli for semiya payasam, upma and sheer khurma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost crisp snacks go stale for one reason: air. Fold the bag tightly and clip it, or tip the contents into an airtight tin, and keep poppadoms, papad and fryums in a dry cupboard away from the steam of the kettle. Stale papad or namkeen can often be revived in a warm oven for a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heera-phool-makhana-100g","title":"Heera Phool Makhana 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Phool Makhana are popped lotus seeds, also called fox nuts, from the Euryale ferox water plant. Each seed is roasted until the hard shell cracks and the inside puffs into a light, white ball with a few brown flecks. Makhana is one of the classic Navratri fasting foods because it is not a grain, and it is just as good as an everyday crunchy snack. The 100g bag holds a generous volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a vrat snack, warm a tablespoon of ghee in a wide pan, add 50g of makhana and roast on a low heat, stirring, for eight to ten minutes until they crunch when pressed. Season with rock salt, black pepper and a pinch of cumin powder. For makhana kheer, roast them the same way, crush half, and simmer everything in a litre of milk with sugar and cardamom until creamy. Outside the fast, they go into makhana matar curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopped lotus seeds (fox nuts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.7g protein per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast before eating for the best crunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeason them with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-white-rock-salt-400g\"\u003eHeera White Rock Salt 400g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/makhana\"\u003emakhana\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242029760851,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-phool-makhana-100g-front.png?v=1791369116"},{"product_id":"soghaat-phool-makhana-100g","title":"Soghaat Phool Makhana 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoghaat Phool Makhana are plain popped lotus seeds, also called fox nuts, harvested from the ponds of India and roasted until they puff into light, crisp white pops. The only ingredient is lotus seeds, with nothing added, so they take on whatever seasoning you choose. This 100g bag is packed in India and imported by Nuovo Foods in West Bromwich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMakhana is one of the most popular vrat foods for Navratri. Warm a teaspoon of ghee in a pan, add the makhana and roast on a low heat for five to seven minutes until they snap when pressed, then toss with sendha namak and black pepper for a fasting snack. For makhana kheer, roast, lightly crush and simmer in full cream milk with sugar and cardamom until creamy. They also go into makhana curry, chivda with peanuts and dried fruit, and puja prasad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: lotus seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15g protein per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo added salt or oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a ready-seasoned snack? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soghaat-pudina-makhana-70g\"\u003eSoghaat Pudina Makhana 70g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/makhana\"\u003emakhana\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soghaat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242292232531,"sku":null,"price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/soghaat-phool-makhana-100g-front.png?v=1791370094"},{"product_id":"soghaat-pudina-makhana-70g","title":"Soghaat Pudina Makhana 70g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoghaat Pudina Makhana are popped lotus seeds roasted and coated in a tangy mint seasoning of dry mint, coriander, chilli, lemon, turmeric and black pepper. The result is a light, crunchy snack with a cool, zesty finish, a lighter alternative to fried namkeen on the snack table. The 70g screw-top tub is packed in India and imported by Nuovo Foods in West Bromwich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe straight from the tub with masala chai, or tip into small bowls alongside dry fruit and mithai when guests drop in over Dussehra and Diwali. The mint flavour also works scattered over a bowl of chaat, mixed into a quick bhel with puffed rice and chopped onion, or packed into lunch boxes. Note that this seasoning contains white salt and monosodium glutamate, so it is not suited to a strict vrat; for fasting days choose plain makhana. Close the lid tightly to keep the pops crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint, coriander and chilli seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.2g protein per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelled vegan and gluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 70g tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a spicier mix, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soghaat-punjabi-tadka-makhana-70g\"\u003eSoghaat Punjabi Tadka Makhana 70g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/makhana\"\u003emakhana\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soghaat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242293281107,"sku":null,"price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/soghaat-pudina-makhana-70g-front.png?v=1791370106"},{"product_id":"soghaat-punjabi-tadka-makhana-70g","title":"Soghaat Punjabi Tadka Makhana 70g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoghaat Punjabi Tadka Makhana are popped lotus seeds roasted with a bold dhaba-style masala of chilli, amchur, red onion, tomato, garlic, cumin, ginger and black salt. Chilli makes up 12% of the recipe, so these are noticeably spicy, with a tangy, savoury kick that suits anyone who likes their namkeen hot. The 70g screw-top tub is packed in India and imported by Nuovo Foods in West Bromwich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe as a crunchy snack with chai or a cold lassi, or set out in bowls with dry fruit and sweets for Diwali and Dussehra visitors. They make a quick topping for chaat and raita, and are good packed into lunch boxes in place of crisps. The seasoning contains onion, garlic and monosodium glutamate, so this flavour is not suitable for Navratri vrat or sattvic menus; for fasting, choose plain makhana roasted in ghee with sendha namak. Keep the lid tightly closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChilli, amchur, onion and garlic masala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.2g protein per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelled vegan and gluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 70g tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a milder mint flavour, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soghaat-pudina-makhana-70g\"\u003eSoghaat Pudina Makhana 70g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/makhana\"\u003emakhana\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soghaat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242293936467,"sku":null,"price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/soghaat-punjabi-tadka-makhana-70g-front.png?v=1791370119"},{"product_id":"soghaat-sweet-makhana-300g","title":"Soghaat Sweet Makhana 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoghaat Sweet Makhana are mithe makhane, the traditional white sugar puffs made from sugar and glucose and shaped into small, knobbly rounds. Despite the name they are a sugar confection, not lotus seeds: crisp on the outside, they melt quickly in the mouth with a clean, simple sweetness. This 300g jar is made in Pakistan and imported by Nuovo Foods in West Bromwich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet makhana are a familiar part of puja prasad, offered at temples and handed round after aarti, and they are often placed on thalis for Navratri kanya pujan, Diwali Lakshmi puja and weddings. Mix them with saunf, dhana dal and mishri as an after-meal mukhwas, scatter them over festive sweet trays, or give small bags as return gifts. Children also enjoy them as an occasional treat. Close the jar tightly after use and finish within 30 days of opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar and glucose only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for prasad and mukhwas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelled halal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Pakistan, 300g jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor another prasad staple, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soghaat-dhage-wali-mishri-200g\"\u003eSoghaat Dhage Wali Mishri 200g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/makhana\"\u003emakhana\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soghaat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242294788435,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/soghaat-sweet-makhana-300g-front.png?v=1791370132"},{"product_id":"fudco-phool-makhney-150g","title":"Fudco Phool Makhney 150g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Phool Makhney are puffed lotus seeds, also sold as makhana or fox nuts, grown in India and roasted, not fried. The light, crisp white puffs are a long-standing fasting food, eaten across India on vrat days and through Navratri because they are made from a seed, not a cereal. This 150g bag holds roughly seven portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pack recipe is a simple spicy roast. Warm two to three teaspoons of oil or ghee in a large pan, add three cups of makhney and roast on a low flame for ten to twelve minutes, stirring, until crisp and crunchy. Add a quarter teaspoon of turmeric, half a teaspoon of red chilli powder and rock salt, switch off the heat and finish with chaat masala. For a festive pudding, simmer roasted makhney in milk with sugar and cardamom until soft for makhana kheer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: puffed lotus seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted, not fried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15.2g fibre per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian Society Vegan Approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-phool-makhana-100g\"\u003eHeera Phool Makhana 100g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/makhana\"\u003emakhana\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245180010835,"sku":null,"price":6.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-phool-makhney-150g-front.png?v=1791382057"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/snacks-and-noodles.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}