Turn the nutritious, protein-packed fox nuts or makhana into a healthy, crunchy snack with our roasted phool makhana recipe! Perfect for growing babies!
There’s a lot we can learn from the lotus. Yes it is our National flower, but it’s also an inspiration for blooming despite all odds. The Lotus flower symbolizes beauty, purity, wealth, serenity – and one more, nutrition!
Few of us look beyond the beauty of the lotus, but the fact is that the seeds of the lotus flower are among the most nutritious things you can feed your family. Also called fox nuts or Makhana, they are used in ancient Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. Makhana seeds/fox nuts are filled with anti-oxidants, dietary fiber, protein, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
You can introduce Makhana to babies after 6 months, making sure to follow the 3 Day Rule. Today we have a Roasted phool makhana recipe that can be offered as finger food for babies over 8 months. Being rich in essential nutrients, this recipe also makes a perfect snack for older children too.
Roasted Phool Makhana Recipe
Ingredients:
- Phool Makhana – 1 cup
- Ghee -1 Tsp
- Turmeric powder – A Pinch
- Black Pepper powder – A Pinch
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Method:
1. Cut the makhana into small pieces (to check for worms).
2. Heat a pan and drizzle some ghee in it.
3. Add the sliced makhana in the pan and saute for few minutes till it turns crisp.
4. Add the spice powders
5. Mix until the spices spread uniformly on the makhana.
6. Serve warm or store in airtight container.
Makhana is a gluten free food and it is ideal for babies with an intolerance to gluten. The high fiber content of Makhana makes it easily digestible and helps in smooth bowel movements.
Roasted Phool Makhana Recipe
Ingredients
- Phool Makhana - 1 cup
- Ghee -1 Tsp
- Turmeric powder – A Pinch
- Black Pepper powder – A Pinch
Instructions
- Cut the makhana into small pieces (to check for worms).
- Heat a pan and drizzle some ghee.
- Add the sliced makhana in the pan and sauté for few minutes till it turns crisp.
- Add the spice powders.
- Mix until the spices spread uniformly on the makhana.
- Serve warm or store in airtight container.
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Anuja says
Hi i want to know how to prepare makhana kheer at home.. How to prepare that makhana mix for preparing makhana kheer
pr says
Hi,
Sorry dear, it’s a copyrighted recipe. We won’t be able to share 🙂