3 Easy Ways to Cook With Roasted Makhana at Home

Roasted makhana is great on its own, but it also holds up well in a few classic Indian recipes. Here are three easy ones to try with our raw roasted pack.

1. Makhana Kheer (dessert)

Lightly roast makhana in a little ghee, simmer in reduced milk with sugar and cardamom until soft, and top with chopped nuts. A lighter alternative to rice kheer.

2. Masala Makhana (tea-time snack)

Roast makhana in a pan with a touch of ghee, then toss with turmeric, red chilli powder, chaat masala and a pinch of salt while still warm. Ready in under 10 minutes.

3. Makhana Raita

Lightly crush roasted makhana and fold into whisked curd with roasted cumin powder, salt and chopped coriander -- a crunchy twist on regular raita that pairs well with biryani or parathas.

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