This Indian sweet is specially made on the Janmashtami (birth celebration of lord Krishna). It is a healthier version of kaju katli. Makhana (lotus seeds) or foxnut which is a superfood, packed with several micronutrients, including calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus. Makhana is rich in protein and fiber, which may be beneficial for weight loss. This recipe contains only 1 tbsp ghee. It can be made in less than 30 minutes and it tastes great!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Makhana seeds
- ½ cup Cashew
- ½ cup Milk powder (I used Nido milk powder)
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
Method:
- Dry roast makhana seeds until they turn crisp and easily crush into a powder
- Remove them from the pan and let them cool
- In the same pan, dry roast cashew for 3-4 minutes and transfer to a plate
- Once makhana and cashew cool down, grind them separately to fine powder
- Pour milk into a wide pan and bring it to a boil
- Simmer until it reduces slightly
- Add the sugar and stir until it completely dissolves in the milk
- Then add makhana powder, cashew powder, milk powder and cardamom powder to sweetened milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps
- Stir the mixture constantly on medium-low heat until it thickens, leaves the sides of the pan, and forms a soft dough-like mass
- Add ghee, mix well and turn off the flame
- Grease the plate with some ghee and transfer the dough to it (you can use the parchment paper too)
- Once it cools down, knead the dough and with the help of rolling pin, spread it evenly to desired thickness
- Cut it into diamond shapes
- Keep it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
- Store in the container and enjoy!
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