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Caramel Makhana

Caramel Makhana is a perfect snack to munch to hit that instant sweet craving. Let us learn to make Caramel Makhana Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 heaped cup makhana
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 3 tablespoon white sugar
  • a pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Heat a teaspoon of oil - add makhana then keep roasting until crisp say for 3-5 mins.
  • To check pick up a makhana, break and see, if it breaks easily then its crisp and done. If its still hard to bread then roast for few more mins. Once done transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • To a pan - add sugar spread it slightly then cook in medium flame until the edges start to turn golden.
  • At this stage start mixing with a ladle. Keep stirring continuously until fully melted. Scrap the sugar crystals from the ladle with a knife.
  • Once the sugar is completely melted add butter and salt. Mix well until the bubbles vanish.
  • At this stage add roasted makhana, give a quick mix until fully and evenly coated. Switch off.
  • Spread it on a tray with butter paper lined. Allow it to cool for few mins then break the makhana. Now ready to snack on Caramel Makhana!

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Notes

  • Do not use mix sugar until it starts to cramelize at the edges.
  • Be vey careful while mixing as its very hot, and if it splutters may hurt your fingers.
  • Keeps well atleast for 2 days in room temperature.
  • You can even add a pinch of baking soda.
Nutrition Facts
Caramel Makhana
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 89 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 0.2mg0%
Potassium 7mg0%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 0.1g0%
Vitamin A 0.3IU0%
Calcium 1mg0%
Iron 0.03mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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