Caramel Makhana Recipe /Caramel popcorn with jaggery

Caramel Makhana Recipe is a delicious and satisfying snack that can be made at home with a few simple ingredients. It offers a unique blend of flavors and textures, making it a favorite among those who enjoy sweet and crunchy snacks. Lotus seeds are commonly used in Indian cuisine and are considered a healthy, low-calorie snack option. Makhana is a nutritious ingredient, rich in protein, fiber, and various minerals.The caramel is made by melting sugar or jaggery in ghee until it reaches a golden brown color, creating a coating for the makhana. The snack is often considered a healthier alternative to other sweet treats, as it is low in fat and calories. Once prepared, Caramel Makhana can

be stored in an airtight container to maintain its crispiness. Its commonly enjoyed as a snack during festivals, celebrations, or as a guilt-free treat during tea time. It is a popular choice for those looking for a combination of sweetness and crunchiness in a healthier snack.Once they are completely cool, break apart any clusters to separate the individual makhana pieces.

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Caramel Makhana Recipe /Caramel popcorn with jaggery

INGREDIENTS:

Makhana/foxnut/lotusseed – 2 cups/40 gms
Ghee – 1 tsp for makhana
Til/ellu(black/white) – 2 tbsp / 20 gm
Jaggery/vellam – 1/2 cup(tightly packed)/125gms
Ghee – 1 tsp for Jaggery
Salt a pinch
Baking soda – 1/4 tsp
Ginger powder/sukku – 1 tsp
Pepper powder/milagu – 1 tsp

METHOD:

1. Roast makhana with ghee till it becomes crisp for 5-7 minutes remove to a tray.
2. Now in the same pan roast sesame seeds to pop remove & keep

3. In a thick bottomed pan or kadai add ghee powdered jaggery sprinkle water & stir
4. Add a pinch of salt with Ginger powder
5. Stir add pepper powder
6. When jaggery thickens add roasted sesame seeds.

7. At one stage it will become foamy now you can drop some in water. Take out press it breaks this is the stage.
8. Add in baking soda mix Now add makhana let it coat keep the flame low.
9. Transfer to a plate spread. Separate the clogged pieces store in airtight container.

Caramel Makhana Recipe /Caramel popcorn with jaggery

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Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• Makhana/foxnut/lotusseed - 2 cups/40 gms

  Ghee - 1 tsp for makhana

  Til/ellu(black/white) - 2 tbsp / 20 gm

  Jaggery/vellam - 1/2 cup(tightly packed)/125gms

  Ghee - 1 tsp for Jaggery

  Salt a pinch

  Baking soda - 1/4 tsp

  Ginger powder/sukku - 1 tsp

  Pepper powder/milagu - 1 tsp

Instructions

 

• First roast makhana in ghee till it becomes crisp(a change in colour to be noted)take out in a tray.

  2.Now in the same pan roast sesame seeds to pop remove & keep

  3.In a thick bottomed pan or kadai add ghee then powdered jaggery sprinkle water &stir

  4.Add a pinch of salt with Ginger powder

  5.Stir add pepper powder

  6.Then the jaggery thickens add roasted sesame seeds.

  7.At one stage it will become foamy & now you can drop some in water & when you take out press it breaks this is the stage.

  8.Add in baking soda mix Now add makhana let it coat keep the flame low.

  9.Transfer to a plate spread & when its slightly cool separate the clogged pieces when cool store in airtight container.
  

Notes

• Store the Caramel Makhana in an airtight container once they are completely cooled. They should remain crispy for several days.
• Roasting makhana may take 5-7 minutes so don’t burn it.
• Caramelising part should be done correctly for a perfect crisp & crunchy popcorn makhana.
• Once they are completely cool, break apart any clusters to separate the individual makhana pieces.

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