Makhana / Foxnut and its benefits

Nutritional Content:

Usage :

The easiest way to consume foxnuts is to take a little bit of ghee and roast it till it turns crisp. Add in a dash of salt as it’s pretty much bland. You can add spices like red chili powder, and herbs like oregano or mixed herbs. It tastes simply great as a quick snack or as the extra crunch on a bland salad.

Other Culinary uses:

• Snacks
• Gravies
• Desserts.

                                                     Makhana kheer.

Ingredients:

Makhana/Foxnut: 1 1/4 cups

Milk: 2 cups

Chopped Almonds:10-15

Chopped cashew: 10-15

Sugar/Jaggery: 4-5 Tsp

Ghee: 1 Tsp

Cardamon: 6-8 pcs

Procedure:-

• Heat Ghee in a wok. Add in the makhana. Roast on low flame till it becomes crunchy. Switch off the gas and let it cool.
• Grind 3/4 cup of makhana and cardamon into a fine powder.
• Heat the milk in an open pan on a low flame. Make sure you keep stirring it to prevent scorching.
• As the milk thickens add in the sugar and heat for some more time. Then add the powdered foxnuts and keep it simmering a little longer for around 10-15 mins.
• Add in the whole foxnuts and boil a little longer.
• Add in the roasted nuts before serving.

Even though foxnut is great, make sure you consume them in moderation.