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Mishti Makhana

Your favourite makhanas get a sweet makeover. Makhanas tossed in caramelized sugar and served to satiate your sweet tooth. Makhana has many health benefits like it controls blood pressure and blood sugar, promotes heart and kidney health. All in all it is snack that can be enjoyed any time without any guilt.

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Mishti Makhana

 

Main ingredients Puffed lotus seeds (makhana), Ghee, Sugar, Green cardamom powder, Fennel powder
Cuisine Bihari
Course Mithai
Prep time 0-5 minutes
Cook time 10-15 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Sweet
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 200 grams puffed lotus seeds (makhana)
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon green cardamom powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fennel powder

Method

  1. Heat ghee in a kadai, add makhana and sauté on medium heat for 5-6 minutes or till crisp. Transfer onto a plate and set aside.
  2. Heat a kadai, add sugar and 2 tablespoons water and cook till sugar caramelizes. 
  3. Add green cardamom powder and fennel powder and mix well. Add makhana and mix well.
  4. Transfer onto a plate and allow to cool. 
  5. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve.
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