5 Creative Ways to Enjoy Roasted Makhana

Roasted makhana is a great snack straight out of the pack, but it's also a surprisingly flexible ingredient once you start experimenting. Here are five simple ways to enjoy it beyond the evening snack bowl.

1. Trail Mix: Toss Classic Choice makhana with almonds, cashews, raisins and a few dried cranberries for a protein-and-fibre-rich mix that travels well for work or travel snacking.

2. Makhana Chaat: A North Indian favourite -- roasted makhana tossed with chopped onion, tomato, coriander, chaat masala and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in five minutes and genuinely addictive.

3. Smoothie Bowl Topper: Crushed roasted makhana adds crunch and texture to a smoothie bowl the way granola usually would, with less sugar.

4. Evening Chai Pairing: A bowl of Bussin' Peri Peri makhana alongside masala chai is a spicier, crunchier alternative to biscuits.

5. Kheer: For a more traditional route, makhana kheer -- simmered in milk with cardamom, sugar and a few nuts -- is a classic Bihari dessert worth trying at least once.

Whichever way you enjoy it, the key is starting with well-roasted, properly graded makhana -- browse our range to find the grade and flavour that suits you.