How to make delightful makhana recipe for upcoming festive celebration

Makhana is considered a significant food, be it for any festive occasion or weight loss management. Hindus are very specific and conscious about choosing the ingredients in foods, especially during festive celebrations at home. For instance, In an auspicious puja festival, Chaitra Navratri, people worship Goddess Durga for nine days and keep fasting for certain hours a day and consume only vegetarian dishes during this entire period. Hence, multiple delectable masala makhana recipes are usually made during this time complying with the dietary limitations of Navratri fasting. The article will shed light on 4 different delectable makhana recipes that you can have during festive occasions. Additionally, you can try these easy-to-make recipes for your kid’s lunchbox.

Makhana Curry

Getting bored of eating that usual dal, sabzi and curry? Don’t worry, you can try this makhana curry recipe with roti or rice which you prefer more in any kind of festive celebration. As we all know makhana known as lotus seeds has plentiful health benefits, one uses makhana as a powerful ingredient to make delicious Indian curries. All you need to do is to take some flavourful species and ingredients like cashews to get a creamy texture in the curry. Firstly, you need to roast the makhana in oil or butter and add cashew paste and other masala to make a thick curry. Lastly, you can serve it by adding a small amount fo fresh cream and coriander leaves.

Paneer makhana Curry 

Makhana as a low-calorie snack is now getting extremely popular mostly among the young generations. Makhana being low in fats and high in fiber and protein can be used in making various masala recipes. Now, if you want the curry more tempting and enhance its nutritional value, you can add paneer to the curry. We all know that paneer serves an adequate amount of protein and is very popular with people of all age groups. You can add or eliminate spices and ingredients according to your preference and serve it with roti or pulao.

Makhana kheer 

Makhana recipes are not only limited to main course options, but also you can make makhana kheer in dessert to change the taste. This recipe can be made with evaporated milk by adding aromatic ingredients including cardamom, saffron and sugar accordingly as per your taste.

These savory makhana recipes will surely add a touch of sweetness and flavour to the celebrations. So go ahead and experiment with new recipes to make your loved ones feel unique and special.