Gur Makhana
Gur Makhana is the Indian version of caramelized popcorn, but it is healthier and a special winter treat! Ready in less than 20 minutes and needs only 4 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated jaggery
- 2 cups fox nuts/phool makhana
- ¼ cup white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoon ghee
Instructions
- In a pan, dry roast the sesame seeds for 5 minutes by constantly stirring, so it doesn't get burnt. Take it off the pan once done.
- To the same pan roast the phool makhana/fox nuts for 5 minutes or so, by stirring constantly, until it's crunchy and snaps easily. Take it off the pan once done.
- Now to the same pan add the grated jaggery and keep stirring to melt it. Continue cooking the jaggery until the color darkens a little and temperature reaches to 300F. If you don't have a thermometer, then test it by adding a tiny drop of the jaggery to a bowl of cold water. It should set in a few seconds, and you should be able to break it with a crisp snap.Remember to remove the pan from the gas when you test the jaggery in cold water.
- Once the jaggery is cooked, switch off the heat and add the ghee. Stir it around and it will add a lovely shine.
- Add the roasted makhana and sesame seeds and mix it around to coat everything.
- Drop the Gur Makhana on a greased plate or baking mat to cool down completely.
- Once cooled down, you can break apart the makhana with your hand into individual bites.
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Nutrition
Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 183mgIron: 3mg