WALNUT MAKHANA HALWA

WALNUT MAKHANA HALWA Walnut halwa or Akhrot halwa is a delectable nutty dessert popular in India and Pakistan. This rich and indulgent dessert is made with walnut, milk and sweetner as the key ingredients. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and antioxidants.I have added makhana along with walnuts. Makhana are good source…

WALNUT MAKHANA COOKIES

WALNUT MAKHANA COOKIES Cookie is a baked food which is prepared with the key ingredients – flour, sugar and some type of fat like butter, ghee, margarine etc. History says that cookies are originated in the 7th century AD in Persia. Cookies can be consumed anytime either as a snack or as in breakfast. Some…

CARAMELISED MAKHANA

CARAMELISED MAKHANA(CARAMELISED FOX NUTS) Fox nuts/Lotus seeds are commonly known as Makhana or phool makhana are popular as a fasting food. It’s health benefits are superior of dry fruits such as walnuts and almonds. Makhana are good source of protein, magnesium, carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. It is high in fiber and low…

POTATO FOXNUT KEBABS ( ALOO MAKHANA TIKKI )

POTATO FOXNUT KEBABS ( ALOO MAKHANA TIKKI ) Potatoes – the jack of all vegetables and foxnuts – healthiest dry fruit are combined here and it’s turned out as a delicious snack. It can be consumed as fasting item also. Preparation time : 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Serves : 4 persons Ingredients: 1…

CHOCOLATE MAKHANA POPS

CHOCOLATE MAKHANA POPS Christmas bells are ringing and it’s time to make cakes, cookies,chocolates. Apart from typical and special christmas goodies , here is something healthy and chocolaty which can definitely be included in our list of Christmas goodies. Makhana aka lotus seeds, fox nuts is popular as fasting food majorly. It has similar benefits…