Makhana has an abundance amount of vitamins and minerals which makes it a perfect substitute for snacking among the members of the family in India household. It can be taken in a different form which is as follow:
Roasted Makhana
a. Heat oil in a pan on full flame.
b. Once the oil is hot, bring the flame to a simmer.
c. Add the Makhana and roast until crunchy.
d. Season the Makhana with salt, black pepper powder, and chaat masala (optional).
e. Eat 2-3 handfuls a day or add to salads.
- Makhana powder (or Makhana flour)
a. Take 2-3 cups of Makhana and grind it to form a powder.
b. Take ½ cup of Makhana powder in a bowl.
c. Add hot water in small quantities and mix well with a spoon or whisk. Make sure no lumps remain.
d. Add ghee at the end and mix well.
e. Let it cool and add honey before having. - For people who do not have time and intent to cook food, then Makhana flake could be an excellent snack during the evening and mid-day time as it helps in reducing the body weight with other benefits like controlling blood pressure and sugar. This will help them to get rid of eating unhealthy food like potatoes chip, roadside snacks, etc which leads to obesity and other problems day to day life.
- Retailers are distributing these health-powered puffs across the globe. There is a huge demand for Makhana as a snack in countries like China, Korea, and Japan. In Colombia, people eat Makhana seeds as a snack directly from local markets.
- People who do not like roasted Makhana can try it by adding different spices like chat masala with Olive Oil. Many people even and garlic flavored seasoning, and oregano while roasting the Makhana flakes.