Navratri Recipe- Healthy And Full Of Nutrients Gur Makhane

If you like an evening snack that’s healthy and full of nutrients, then you are going to love these Gur Makhane or Jaggery Caramelized Lotus Seeds. A deliciously yummy tea-time snack that you can enjoy guilt-free and I bet you can’t eat just one, as they are so addicting!

If you are looking for a quick and easy tea time munchies, then look no more. These crunchy and brittle Gur Makhane or Jaggery Caramelized Lotus Seeds perfectly fits the bill.

The best part, this wholesome snack comes together in less than 20 minutes and is gluten-free, vegan, and a low-calorie recipe!

Ingredients

2 cups Phool Makhane (puffed lotus seed or foxnut) (dried)
¾ cup Jaggery
½ cup Desiccated unsweetened Coconut
1 tablespoon Coconut Oil

Method

* Heat coconut oil in a pan.

* Add makhane/lotus seeds to the pan.

* Cook them over medium heat until they become light brown in color and brittle, stirring occasionally. This may take 7-8 minutes.

PRO TIP – Make sure foxnuts/ makhane are crispy and brittle before you move on to the next step. If makhane is not brittle they will turn soggy as soon as we add jaggery to it.

* Add coconut.

* Cook for 1-2 minutes. To check if the seeds are thoroughly cooked, press them in between fingers and it should feel hard and brittle. Take it off the flame.

* Meanwhile, combine jaggery with 3 tablespoons of water and boil until thick.

* Pour jaggery over foxnuts/ makhane and take it of the flame.

* Keep stirring continuously, and jaggery will stick onto the makhana/fox nuts.

* Allow it to cool completely.

* Store in airtight container and good for 2-3 weeks.