Makhana is not only a flavorful treat but also packed with essential nutrients that support a healthy body and mind. It makes for a delightful, nutritious snack and can be incorporated into a variety of delicious desserts suitable for any occasion.
Makhana Kheer
Rich in dry fruits and milk, Makhana Kheer is a delectable dessert that's both healthy and easy to prepare at home. This sweet dish is perfect for any festival or special occasion. Here’s how to make it:
Roast the Dry Fruits: Heat a pan over low flame and add 4 tablespoons of ghee. Once the ghee is hot, add 1 cup of Makhana, along with 8-10 cashew nuts and 8-10 almonds. Roast the ingredients until they are golden and crunchy. Set them aside.
Prepare the Milk Base: In a thick-bottomed pan, add milk and bring it to a boil. While the milk is boiling, set aside ¼ of the roasted dry fruits. Grind the remaining roasted dry fruits into a coarse powder using a blender.
Flavor the Milk: Add sugar to the boiling milk according to your taste. Then, stir in a pinch of saffron and cardamom powder. Mix well.
Add Makhana Mixture: Incorporate the ground Makhana mixture into the milk and stir for a minute to combine.
Cook and Finish: Add the remaining roasted Makhana pops, almonds, and cashews to the milk. Continue stirring for about 10 minutes, or until the Makhana becomes soft and the flavors meld together.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with the reserved roasted dry fruits and serve the Makhana Kheer hot.
Enjoy this creamy and nutritious dessert that combines the delightful crunch of Makhana with the richness of milk and dry fruits.
Makhana Coconut Ladoo
This delightful dessert is a popular and nutritious way to enjoy Makhana. It's quick to prepare and makes a wonderful treat for friends and family. Here’s how to make Makhana Coconut Ladoo:
Prepare the Coconut Mixture: Start by grating 1 fresh coconut and collecting the malai (fresh cream) from it. Place the grated coconut, ½ cup sugar, and a splash of coconut water into a mixer grinder and blend until well combined.
Roast the Coconut Mixture: Heat a kadhai (wok) over medium flame and add 2 tablespoons of desi ghee. Once the ghee is hot, add the blended coconut mixture and roast it, stirring continuously, until it turns light brown.
Prepare the Makhana: In another kadhai, dry-roast Makhana pops until they are crispy. Crush them coarsely and set aside.
Combine and Roast: Add the crushed Makhana to the roasted coconut mixture. Continue roasting for an additional 5-10 minutes, mixing well.
Shape the Ladoo: Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Once it’s cool enough to handle, shape it into round ladoos.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with rose petals if desired. Your Makhana Coconut Ladoo is now ready to serve!
Enjoy these nutritious and delectable ladoos as a healthy treat for any occasion.
Makhana Ka Halwa
This festive season, skip the traditional halwa and treat yourself to a lip-smacking, nutritious Makhana Ka Halwa. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe is sure to be a hit. Here’s how to make it:
Prepare Makhana Flour: Dry roast Makhana pops in a pan until they become crisp. Grind them coarsely to make Makhana flour (atta). Alternatively, you can use packaged Makhana flour if available.
Roast the Flour: Heat a pan and dry roast the Makhana flour on a low flame until it turns golden brown. Set it aside.
Cook the Halwa: In the same pan, heat 6 tablespoons of ghee. Add the roasted Makhana flour and sauté for about 5 minutes.
Add Sugar and Water: Pour in 1 cup of sugar and 2 cups of water. Mix well and cook until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture thickens.
Finish and Garnish: Remove the pan from heat, add a little more ghee, and mix well. Spread the mixture evenly on a well-greased flat plate and garnish with your choice
of nuts.
Cool and Serve: Allow the halwa to cool, then cut it into pieces and serve.
These delightful Makhana Ka Halwa pieces will bring joy and sweetness to any occasion or festival.
Enjoy this nutritious and festive treat with family and friends!
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