Caramalised Makhana

 Caramalised Makhana or Sweet Makhana is a healthy snack - especially for people who are diet conscious.

Makhana is puffed lotus seed, largely grown in parts of Bihar, India. Makhana is a good source of Calcium. It is also rich in protein and keeps us full for a long time, in turn balancing our blood sugar. Loaded with good fat too! So, why wait to include this all-rounder snack in our daily diet - one can make kheer, savoury snacks, raita, include in subjis, etc according to their taste buds.

You will need

Makhana - 2 Cups

Peanuts - handful

Jaggery - 2 Tbsp

Ghee - 1 tsp

Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp

Sesame seeds - 1 tsp

Method

Dry roast makhana and peanuts separately in a pan on low-med flame. Keep it aside.

Take Ghee and Jaggery in the same pan, melt on low flame.

To this add salt, chilli powder and sesame seeds - mix well.

Now add the roasted peanuts and makhana to this mixture and mix well on low flame till its coated well.

Tada its ready to attack!!

Enjoy the crunchy snack all day :)!