Makhana Recipes

Delicious and healthy ways to enjoy Phool Swaad Makhana in your everyday cooking

Our Favorite Recipes

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Traditional Makhana Kheer

30 mins Easy

A creamy, divine Indian dessert perfect for festivals and celebrations.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Phool Swaad Plain Raw Makhana
  • 500ml full-fat milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • Chopped nuts for garnish

Steps:

  1. Roast makhana in ghee until golden and crispy
  2. Boil milk in a heavy-bottomed pan
  3. Add roasted makhana and simmer for 10-15 mins
  4. Add sugar and cardamom powder
  5. Simmer until thickened
  6. Garnish with nuts and serve warm or chilled
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Roasted Masala Makhana

15 mins Easy

Perfect guilt-free snacking with aromatic Indian spices.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Phool Swaad Plain Raw Makhana
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • Salt to taste

Steps:

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
  2. Add makhana and roast for 5-7 mins
  3. Add all spices and toss well
  4. Continue roasting until crispy
  5. Let cool completely before storing
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Makhana Tikki

25 mins Medium

Healthy potato-makhana patties perfect as snacks or appetizers.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Phool Swaad Makhana Powder
  • 2 boiled potatoes
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • Green chilies, chopped
  • Salt and coriander leaves

Steps:

  1. Mash potatoes and add makhana powder
  2. Add breadcrumbs, spices, and seasonings
  3. Mix well and shape into tikkis
  4. Shallow fry on medium heat until golden
  5. Serve hot with chutney
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Makhana Smoothie Bowl

10 mins Easy

A protein-packed breakfast bowl to start your day right.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Phool Swaad Makhana Powder
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Granola and fruits for topping

Steps:

  1. Blend banana, makhana powder, and almond milk
  2. Add honey and blend until smooth
  3. Pour into a bowl
  4. Top with granola and fresh fruits
  5. Serve immediately
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Makhana Curry

35 mins Medium

Creamy, rich curry with roasted makhana as the star ingredient.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups Phool Swaad Plain Raw Makhana
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 onion, ginger-garlic paste
  • Ghee and fresh cream

Steps:

  1. Roast makhana in ghee until golden
  2. Sauté onions and ginger-garlic paste
  3. Add tomato puree and spices
  4. Cook until oil separates
  5. Add cream and roasted makhana
  6. Simmer for 5 mins and serve hot
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Makhana Ladoo

20 mins Medium

Traditional Indian sweet balls made with makhana and jaggery.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Phool Swaad Makhana Powder
  • 1/2 cup jaggery
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut
  • Cardamom powder
  • Chopped nuts

Steps:

  1. Roast makhana powder in ghee lightly
  2. Melt jaggery with little water
  3. Add roasted powder to jaggery syrup
  4. Mix well and add coconut and cardamom
  5. Shape into ladoos while warm
  6. Garnish with nuts and serve
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Makhana Energy Bites

15 mins Easy

No-bake energy balls perfect for pre-workout or snacking.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Phool Swaad Chocolate Makhana, crushed
  • 1 cup dates
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Steps:

  1. Blend dates and almonds into a paste
  2. Add crushed makhana and cocoa powder
  3. Mix in coconut oil
  4. Shape into small balls
  5. Roll in coconut flakes
  6. Refrigerate for 30 mins before serving
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Makhana Thandai

20 mins Easy

Refreshing Indian summer drink with cooling makhana.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Phool Swaad Plain Raw Makhana
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp almonds
  • 1 tbsp melon seeds
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • Saffron strands

Steps:

  1. Soak almonds and melon seeds overnight
  2. Blend into a smooth paste
  3. Roast makhana lightly
  4. Mix paste with cold milk
  5. Add cardamom and saffron
  6. Top with roasted makhana and serve chilled
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Makhana Pancakes

20 mins Easy

Protein-rich pancakes for a healthy breakfast twist.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Phool Swaad Makhana Powder
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 egg or flax egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Honey and fruits for serving

Steps:

  1. Mix flour, makhana powder, and baking powder
  2. Add egg, milk, and whisk until smooth
  3. Heat a non-stick pan
  4. Pour batter and cook until bubbles form
  5. Flip and cook until golden
  6. Serve with honey and fresh fruits
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Makhana Upma

15 mins Easy

South Indian style upma with crispy makhana for breakfast.

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups Phool Swaad Plain Raw Makhana
  • 1/2 cup semolina
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves and green chilies
  • Lemon juice

Steps:

  1. Roast makhana until crispy and set aside
  2. Temper mustard seeds and curry leaves
  3. Sauté onions and chilies
  4. Add semolina and roast lightly
  5. Add water and cook until done
  6. Mix in roasted makhana and serve
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Makhana Chivda

25 mins Medium

Indian trail mix with makhana, nuts, and spices for snacking.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Phool Swaad Peri-Peri Makhana
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 cup puffed rice
  • 1 tbsp curry leaves
  • 1 tsp turmeric and chili powder
  • Salt and sugar to taste

Steps:

  1. Heat oil and fry curry leaves
  2. Add nuts and roast until golden
  3. Add puffed rice and makhana
  4. Sprinkle spices and toss well
  5. Add salt and sugar
  6. Cool completely and store airtight
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Makhana Pudding

25 mins Easy

Silky smooth pudding with makhana for a healthy dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Phool Swaad Chocolate Makhana
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Steps:

  1. Blend milk, cornstarch, and sugar
  2. Cook on medium heat until thickened
  3. Add vanilla and mix well
  4. Crush chocolate makhana and fold in
  5. Pour into serving bowls
  6. Chill for 2 hours and garnish