Makhana Mewa Paag : Craving something sweet but healthy? Try this protein-rich makhana mewa paag – a no-maava, no-milk dessert that’s perfect for festivals, fasting days, or anytime sugar cravings strike!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

 Healthy Indulgence: Packed with nuts, fox nuts, and coconut
Quick Prep: Ready in 30 mins – faster than most Indian sweets
Diet-Friendly: Gluten-free, satvik (fasting-approved), and diabetic-friendly (with sugar substitutes)
Long Shelf Life: Stays fresh for 2 weeks in airtight containers

Ingredients (Makes 20 pieces)

  • 2 cups makhana (fox nuts)

  • ½ cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)

  • ¼ cup desiccated coconut

  • 1 tbsp raisins

  • 1 cup sugar (or jaggery powder)

  • ½ cup water

  • 3 tbsp ghee

  • 1 tsp cardamom powder

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Roast the Goodness

  • Heat 1 tbsp ghee, roast makhana on low flame till crisp (8 mins). Cool & grind to coarse powder.

  • In same pan, roast nuts in 1 tsp ghee (2 mins), then coconut till golden (1 min).

2. Prepare Sugar Syrup

  • Boil sugar + water till 2-string consistency (when pressed between fingers, forms 2 threads).

  • Add cardamom powder.

3. Combine & Set

  • Off heat, mix makhana powder + nuts + coconut into syrup.

  • Spread on greased tray, flatten with rolling pin.

  • Cut into squares while warm. Cool completely before storing.

Pro Tips

 Extra Crunch: Add puffed quinoa or roasted lotus seeds
Vegan Version: Use coconut oil instead of ghee
Health Twist: Replace sugar with dates paste or monk fruit sweetener

Serving Ideas

 Festive Treat: Perfect for Diwali/Janmashtami prasad
Tea-Time Snack: Pair with masala chai
Edible Gift: Package in decorative boxes

Health Benefits

 Brain Food: Makhana improves memory retention
Protein Boost: 6g protein per serving (from nuts & fox nuts)
Blood Pressure Control: Low sodium, high potassium content