8 Easy Recipes To Add Makhanas To Your Child’s Meal Plan

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Makhanas/ Foxnuts/ Lotus Seeds – So many names for this protein-rich food. This versatile seed actually has no taste of its own but you can turn it into a great low-calorie snack, which is rich in fibre, calcium, and protein

By the way, makhanas also possess a rich antioxidant property that helps to keep ageing at bay. Eating fox nuts every day will help your skin glow.

They’re sometimes roasted and enjoyed as a savoury snack or added to curries, side dishes, or desserts. We have 6 recipes using makhanas for you and you’re going to love them!

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Phool Makhana Kheer

Ingredients

250 gms / big bowl of Makhana
1 litre Milk
2-3 Tbsp Ghee
5-6 Tbsp Sugar
Cardamom powder
Dry fruits like raisins, roasted almonds & cashews ( optional)
Saffron ( optional )

Method

Melt 2 spoons of ghee in a kadhai
Once heated add the makhanas and roast it well for 4-5 mins or until crunchy
Stir often while roasting
Once roasted, keep them aside to cool
heat the milk in a deep pan ( stir occasionally)
Take about 3/4 quantity of the Makhana and semi-grind it
Keep the other 1/4 portion of roasted Makhana as it is
Once the milk is warm ( not boiling ) , add the powdered Makhana to it
cook for 7-8 mins
Add 1/4 Makhana now and continue stirring gently
Mix in the sugar and stir well.
Scrape the milk from the sides and continue stirring occasionally.
Add saffron ( optional )
Add the cardamom powder and dry fruits for garnishing
Cool to room temperature or refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving
The kheer will thicken more on cooling so keep the consistency accordingly

Note:

Powdering the Makhana gives a smooth consistency to the kheer. If you want texture and bite in the kheer, then chop the makhanas or add them whole, if they are small in size.