Gur Makhane or Jaggery Caramelized Lotus Seeds

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Gur Makhane or Jaggery Caramelized Lotus Seeds

If you like an evening snack that's healthy and full of nutrients, then you are going to love these Gur Makhane or Jaggery Caramelized Lotus Seeds. This wholesome snack comes together in less than 20 minutes and is gluten-free, vegan, and a low-calorie recipe!

Prep: 5

Cook: 10

Total: 15

Course: Appetizer, Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Calories: 159kcal

Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

2 cups Phool Makhane (puffed lotus seed or foxnut) (dried)
¾ cup Jaggery
½ cup Desiccated unsweetened Coconut
1 tablespoon Coconut Oil

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Instructions

Heat coconut oil in a pan.
Add makhane/lotus seeds to the pan.
Cook them over medium heat until they become light brown in color and brittle, stirring occasionally. This may take 7-8 minutes.
PRO TIP - Make sure foxnuts/ makhane are crispy and brittle before you move on to the next step. If makhane is not brittle they will turn soggy as soon as we add jaggery to it.
Add coconut.
Cook for 1-2 minutes. To check if the seeds are thoroughly cooked, press them in between fingers and it should feel hard and brittle. Take it off the flame.
Meanwhile, combine jaggery with 3 tablespoons of water. Boil until it is reduced to half its quantity.
When the gur syrup becomes thick (almost like 2 string consistency), it will coat the back of your spoon. Another way to check the consistency - take a bowl of tap water. Pour a few drops of jaggery in water. If the jaggery solidifies and settles at the bottom of the bowl, the syrup is ready.
Pour jaggery over foxnuts/ makhane and take it of the flame.
Keep stirring continuously, and jaggery will stick onto the makhana/fox nuts.
Allow it to cool completely. Store in an airtight container, and it will stay good for 2-3 weeks.

Notes

Recipe Tips and Variations!

» Lotus seeds or Makhana can be toasted in the oven or an air fryer. Toss makhana with coconut oil and cook in the oven @ 200 degrees F until crispy and brittle.

» Not a lover of Lotus seeds, no worries, you can swap makhana with cashews and almonds.

» Bro

wn sugar can be used as a substitute for jaggery. Just like jaggery, melt brown sugar in 3 tablespoons of water until thick and bubbly.

» If using jaggery in solid-state, then melt it in a microwave or cooktop for a minute or until gooey. Pour over cooked seeds and stir until combined.

» You can substitute coconut oil with unsalted butter but not with any other oil. This recipe is not tested with ghee.

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