Makhana / lotus seeds chikki / bar

 MAKHANA / LOTUS SEEDS CHIKKI / BAR

BY Shweta Galinde

Phool Makhana, Fox Nuts or Lotus Seeds are loaded with nutrients and are a good source of protein, calcium, and iron.

INGREDIENTS

• Makhana – 1 cup
• Finely chopped pista – 1 tbsp
• Sugar – ¼ cup
• Rose essence – ¼ tsp
• Ghee – ½ tsp

PREPARATION

1. Dry roast the makhana on low flame till crisp.
2. Colour should not change .

METHOD

Heat a heavy bottom pan with sugar + ghee.

Cook on medium flame till it gets lightly caramelised .

Colour should not change much .

Off the flame ,add the essence and mix.

Immediately add the makhana + pista and mix well ,till they are coated well with the sugar .Take a spoonful and fill the greased moulds .

Spread the hot mixture on a greased plate or tin

Press it gently to level it from all sides .

Give cuts as per the size or shape you want .

Allow the chikkis to cool .

IMP TIP – As the mixture thickens / hardens fast ,you can keep it over simmering hot water , to maintain the temperature of the mixture .

Always make chikkis in less quantity .

VARIATION

instead of sugar we can use jaggery ,refer here for recipe – https://maryzkitchen.com/murmura-ladoo/

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