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Makhana also known as fox nut or lotus seed is a white coloured dry snack, which is low in calories and as per nutritionists and health experts, makes up for a healthy snack that can keep you full for longer. It is loaded with nutrients and provides a wholesome dose of calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus. The rich amount of protein and fibre help prevent hunger cravings. Makhana is also said to have anti-ageing properties, as it is rich in amino acids, glutamine and arginine. If studies are to be believed makhana also helps stabilize cholesterol levels and decreases blood glucose levels. Scroll below to know 5 simple and easy recipes that you may add to your weight loss diet. (Image: istock)

Roast 1 cup makhana in a deep saucepan using 1 tsp ghee. Once done, empty the pan, and add 2 cups of skimmed milk, bring it to a boil, add 2 tbsp powdered jaggery and mix well. Stir well and then add roasted makhana and stir. Keep the flame medium and let the mixture cook for 20 minutes. Once the milk attains a thicker consistency, switch off the flame and add chopped nuts. Serve hot. (Image: istock)

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To make this easiest recipe, either dry roast makhana in a non-stick pan or use 1 tbsp oil or ghee for 1 cup of makhana. Once done, add red chilli powder, salt, black pepper, and black salt. Mix well and store in an airtight container. As per health experts, it’s one of the healthiest evening snacks that you can enjoy with tea too. (Image: istock)

Roast 1 cup makhana in a non-stick pan using 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Add a few almonds to it and allow them to cool down. In the same pan, add 1 tsp oil, cumin seeds, 2 green chilli, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped tomato, 1 tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tsp coriander powder. Cook till the mixture turns translucent. Now, along with nuts, blend them together to a fine puree. Cook it in the same pan for 5-7 minutes, add salt, and this curry can be used to make any side dish using paneer, tofu, sautéed sweet potato, that you can enjoy with brown rice or millet roti as lunch or dinner. (Image: istock)

Roast 1 cup makhana along with 1 tbsp oil or ghee in a non-stick pan. Place it in a plate, add boiled and diced 1 sweet potato, ½ onion, ½ tomato, 2 tsp roasted peanut, salt, pepper, red chilli powder, 2 tbsp curd, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp coriander leaves, and 1 tsp sev. (Image: istock)

This can be a mid-day snack to calm down hunger pangs. All you need to do is take plain or flavoured yogurt, add ½ cup roasted makhana to it, and add 1 tbsp jaggery powder. Mix well and enjoy. And if you love savoury, replace jaggery with pink salt and freshly crushed black pepper. (Image: istock)

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