5 Delicious Makhana Desserts You Must Try

Aug 23, 2024 Vishakha Bhardwaj

Makhana Kheer

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Swap out or add roasted and crushed makhanas to your usual kheer recipe for a delightful twist

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Makhana Phirni

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Makhana Phirni is prepared by grinding roasted makhanas into a fine powder and blending it with milk, sugar, and fragrant cardamom

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Makhana and Dry Fruit Bars

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Create healthy, sweet no-bake bars by blending roasted makhanas with nuts like almonds, cashews, and dates

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Makhana Ladoo

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Mix roasted makhanas with jaggery, ghee, nuts, and spices, then roll into bite-sized ladoos

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Makhana Rabri

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Prepare this rabri by simmering milk with roasted makhanas, sugar, and cardamom until it becomes rich and creamy

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