Top 10 Makhana Recipes You Should Try

By Vidushi Singh 

Lotus seeds, also known as makhana, are renowned for their countless health advantages. It can make you drool due to its unmatched taste and white, cottony-soft texture. They are loaded with excellent nutritional qualities and are gluten-free and high in protein.

1. Makhana Aloo Tikki

Take mashed potatoes add roasted Makhanas and combine well with spices, just cook the tikkis golden brown. Serve with chutneys!

2. Spicy Makhana Munchies

This heathy snack is yummy too, take sone spices and roast the makhanas in it. Add chaat masala, Peri peri masala the snack is ready.

3. Makhana Chaat

Take soaked makhana and dip it in curd. Top with boiled potatoes, spices and chutneys. Garnish with pomegranates enjoy!

4. Caramelised Makhana

Infused with jaggery, ghee, and makhanas. Start by roasting makhanas until crispy coat them with melted jaggery and your sweet treat is ready.

5. Palak Makhana

The flavorful combination of spinach gravy and makhanas is a definite must-try. In the spinach gravy add Makhanas instead of paneer. You will love it!

6. Makhane Ka Raita

Just roast makhanas and add them to curd. Mix sone spices and add ice. Garnish with mint. Your healthy and yummy raita is ready.

7. Aloo Makhana Subji

This dish is best for Navratri, with spiced boiled potatoes mix the makhanas and serve! This dish is worth trying. Easy and tasty!

8. Makhana Moongphali Khadi

Wonderful variation of Khadi, sweet and savory with yogurt, flour, salt, sugar, and spices. Add the Khadi tadka and add makhanas. Gentle mix, the dish is ready!

9. Chironji Makhana Kheer

This aromatic kheer is awesome, add Makhanas to the milk with jaggery and spices. Garnish with saffron and serve!

10. Makhana Matar Sabzi

It’s a hit in Punjabi cuisine. Roast makhanas and steam the peas on the side. Cook them in a puree of tomatoes and ginger, add khoya to the gravy and it’s ready!