Navratri 2022: 3 Makhana Recipes To Try While Fasting

During Navratri, people keep fasts as a form of devotion to the Goddess Durga. Most people do not follow a strict fast, and munch on small amounts of fruits, veggies, and other snacks throughout the day. During these fasts, makhana is one of the few things that you can eat as it is a healthier option.Here are some interesting makhana recipes to give you a variety of options to eat during the fast.

Makhana Tikki

Ingredients

• 4 Cups Mashed Potatoes
• 1 Cup Makhana (Roasted)
• 2 Green Chillies (Finely Chopped)
• 1 Tsp Fennel Seeds (Crushed)
• 2 Tbsp Roasted Peanuts (Crushed)
• Coriander Leaves (Finely Chopped)
• 1 Tsp Chaat Masala Powder
• ¼ Tsp Red Chilli Powder
• Himalayan Pink Salt To Taste
• Oil

Instructions

• Crush roasted makhanas to make a coarse powder.
• Take the mashed potatoes in a bowl and add all ingredients to it.
• Now, take small portions of the mixture and make small round balls. Then, flatten those balls.
• Heat some oil in a pan and fry the tikkis from both sides until they turn golden brown.
• Your makhana aloo tikki is now ready to be served.

Makhana Namkeen

Ingredients

• 1-2 Tbsp Ghee
• 1 Cup Makhana
• 2 Tbsp Almonds
• 2 Tbsp Cashew Nuts
• 2 Tbsp Raisins
• 2 Tbsp Pistachios
• 2 Tbsp Coconut Slices
• Himalayan Pink Salt
• ½ Tsp Black Pepper Powder
• ¼ Tsp Amchur Powder
• ¼ Tsp Sugar

Instructions

• Heat some ghee in a pan on medium heat.
• Once hot, add makhana and roast it while stirring continuously. Roast them until they get light brown.
• After removing the makhanas, add one more teaspoon of ghee to the same pan. Add the rest of the ingredients and roast well.
• Mix all these with the makhanas.
• Add salt, pepper, sugar and amchur powder. Mix well.
• Let it cool down and serve.

Makhana Kheer

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Ghee
• 2 & ½ Cups Makhana
• 1 Litre Milk
• ½ Tsp Cardamom Powder
• 6-7 Tbsp Sugar
• Saffron (Few Strands)
• 1 Tbsp Chopped Pistachios (For Garnishing)

Instructions

• Heat some ghee in a pan and add the makhanas. Roast them until golden brown.
• Divide the makhanas into two parts. Crush the first half and keep aside the rest.
• Heat some ghee in a pan and roast cashew nuts in it till they turn golden brown.
• Add crushed makhanas to the milk, followed by the rest of the makhanas.
• Boil the milk on medium flame and let it simmer until it reduces to half of its original quantity.
• Keep stirring the milk constantly.
• When the makhanas turn soft, add sugar, saffron and cardamom powder. Mix well for about five minutes and switch off the flame.
• Your makhana kheer is ready to be served. You can serve it hot or chilled.