Makhana Recipes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups makhana (fox nuts)
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. 1 Heat ghee in a large pan over medium heat
2. 2 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter
3. 3 Add makhana and roast for 5-7 minutes until crispy
4. 4 Add all spices and mix well
5. 5 Roast for another 2-3 minutes
6. 6 Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot

Ingredients:

• 1 cup makhana
• 4 cups full-fat milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4-5 green cardamom pods
• 10-12 almonds, chopped
• 10-12 pistachios, chopped
• 2 tbsp ghee
• Pinch of saffron

Instructions:

1. 1 Roast makhana in ghee until crispy and grind coarsely
2. 2 Boil milk in a heavy-bottomed pan
3. 3 Add ground makhana and cook for 15 minutes
4. 4 Add sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron
5. 5 Cook until thickened, stirring occasionally
6. 6 Garnish with nuts and serve warm or chilled

Ingredients:

• 2 cups makhana
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 2 large tomatoes
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. 1 Roast makhana in 1 tbsp ghee until crispy, set aside
2. 2 Blend tomatoes and cashews to make smooth paste
3. 3 Heat remaining ghee, add cumin seeds
4. 4 Add onions and cook until golden
5. 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and spices
6. 6 Add tomato-cashew paste and cook for 10 minutes
7. 7 Add roasted makhana and cream, simmer for 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups makhana
• 100g dark chocolate
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

1. 1 Roast makhana in ghee until crispy
2. 2 Melt chocolate in double boiler
3. 3 Add honey and mix well
4. 4 Coat roasted makhana with chocolate mixture
5. 5 Sprinkle nuts and salt
6. 6 Spread on parchment paper and let it cool

Ingredients:

• 1 cup makhana
• 2 cups thick yogurt
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, minced
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp black salt
• Fresh mint leaves
• Regular salt to taste

Instructions:

1. 1 Roast makhana until crispy and break into pieces
2. 2 Whisk yogurt until smooth
3. 3 Add all vegetables and spices to yogurt
4. 4 Mix in roasted makhana pieces
5. 5 Garnish with mint leaves
6. 6 Serve immediately for best texture

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups makhana, ground
• 2 large potatoes, boiled
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, minced
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for shallow frying

Instructions:

1. 1 Roast and grind makhana coarsely
2. 2 Mash potatoes and mix with all vegetables
3. 3 Add ground makhana and all spices
4. 4 Form into small patties
5. 5 Heat oil in pan and shallow fry tikkis
6. 6 Cook until golden brown on both sides

Ingredients:

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 cup makhana
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 4-5 green cardamom
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables
• 3.5 cups water
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. 1 Roast makhana in 1 tbsp ghee until crispy
2. 2 Soak rice for 30 minutes
3. 3 Heat remaining ghee, add whole spices
4. 4 Add onions and cook until golden
5. 5 Add vegetables and rice, mix gently
6. 6 Add water, salt, and roasted makhana
7. 7 Cook until rice is done

Ingredients:

• 2 cups makhana
• 3/4 cup jaggery, grated
• 4 tbsp ghee
• 1/4 cup mixed nuts, chopped
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp coconut, desiccated

Instructions:

1. 1 Roast makhana in 2 tbsp ghee until crispy
2. 2 Cool and grind to fine powder
3. 3 Heat remaining ghee, add jaggery
4. 4 Cook until jaggery melts and thickens
5. 5 Add makhana powder, nuts, and cardamom
6. 6 Mix well and form into round laddus
7. 7 Roll in coconut and let them cool