Plain Makhana– Isse toh zaroor khana!

Cheese & Chilli- Just Say Cheese and Chill !!

Benefits:

Makhana/fox nut has gained a spot in our diet in lieu of its high nutritious value resulting in the goodness of the kidney, heart, and liver. It keeps a check on diabetes, bone strength, hormonal balance, and on digestion.
Makhana is loaded with calcium, protein, and minerals, hence becomes a superfood for your toddlers to make healthy bones and muscles. Kids like the crunchy puffiness of it.
Indian spices reduce inflammation, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. Nutmeg detoxifies the body, prevents aging, and alleviates oral conditions. And last but not least; olive oil is not associated with obesity.

 

Ingredients:

Cheese-chilli  Flavoured Makhana:

Makhana (64%), Extra Virgin Olive oil (24%), spices and condiments (12%) {Wheat Flour, Sugar Red Chili, Maltodextrin, Edible Salt, Whey Extract, Acidity Regulator [INS 330, 296], Flavour Enhancer [INS 627, 631]}

Plain Makhana:

Foxnut (makhana ) (100%)

 

Recipes:

Cheese-chilli  Flavoured Makhana:

  • Chilli Makhana Paneer: Cheese chilli makhana sets well in paneer masala combined with capsicum, onion, Kaju, ginger and garlic. Cheese chilli makhana is a perfect go-to health snack.
  • Makhana Paratha: First crush to dust the cheese chilli makhana and mix it with wheat flour. Make paratha, it may become a tiffin item for your kids.

Plain Makhana:

  • Makhana Kheer: Add plain makhana in boiling milk and mix sugar and dry fruits. A delicious dessert favorite to everyone.
  • Makhana Ladoo: Makhana ladoo is a quick-made dessert with makhana, dry fruits, and jaggery. Make dough with all the ingredients and give it a round shape.
  • Spicy Makhana Curry: Heat the pan; add oil, spices, ginger, garlic, pepper, chili, and vegetables of your choice. You can make veg or non-veg curry, it’s up to you.