5-Minute Low Calorie Healthy Makhana Raita Recipe For Weight Loss

By Yashika Goel
17 Apr 2025, 13:30 IST

Want to lose extra kilos in summers? Try this low-calorie makahna raita, which helps in weight management. It improves your gut health and keeps your body cool. Tap to read the recipe!

Ingredients

One cup of curd, half a grated cucumber, half a teaspoon of roasted cumin powder, one-fourth teaspoon of red chilli powder, a pinch of sugar, salt to taste, half a cup of roasted makhana (fox nuts), two tablespoons of pomegranate seeds, chopped coriander & fresh mint leaves.

Roast Makhana

Dry roast makhanas and peanuts in a pan on a low heat. Toss them until they are golden and crunchy.

Prepare curd

Take a bowl of curd and whisk it until smooth. Add red chilli powder, salt, and cumin powder. Mix it well.

Add other ingredients

Now, add grated cucumbers, chopped mint leaves and chopped coriander leaves to the curd bowl. Give it a good mix

Garnish

Now, add the roasted makhanas to the bowl. Combine them well and garnish with some pomegranate seeds.

Serve

Transfer all this into a bowl and serve this chilled as a snack. You can also pair makhana raita with rice or roti.

Information credits

This recipe is taken from the chef Ravika Thorat’s official Instagram account, @mumbaifoodiz.