Roasted Makhana Recipe- 2 ways

Roasted Makhana Recipe- 2 ways

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Easy Ingredients

Easy Ingredients

Phool Makhana roasted in ghee in 2 flavors- salted and sugary- Perfect Snack for Fasting days in navratri.

Recipe Insights

Slow roast makhana in ghee for perfect crispy texture.

PREP TIME: 0 min

Phool Makhana (Fox nuts or lotus seeds) Salt Sugar Desi Ghee Black pepper

COOK TIME: 10 MIN

INGREDIENTS

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Step 1

In a heavy wok, (I have used iron wok or kadai), add desi ghee and let it heat for a minute.

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Step 2

Add makhana and roast on slow flame for 2-3 min till they  look browned and crispy. 

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Step 3

In a large bowl, add roasted makhana and top with salt and black pepper. Toss it well. 

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Step 4

In the same wok, add more ghee, roast another batch of makhana. This time when they are browned, add sugar. 

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Step 5

Sugar will start dissolving and add a caramelized layer to the makhnas. Switch off when sugar melts. 

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Step 6

Serve both the salted and sugary crispy roasted makhana for a healthy snack or for a fasting day in Navratri. 

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