Sweet and spicy fox nut (lotus seed) (makhana) is a healthy diabetic friendly, kids favourite jar snacks.

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For Sweet Lotus Seed:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Lotus seed(fox nuts)
• 1 table spoon Jaggery
• 1 tspoon Flax seed
• 1/2 spoon Ghee (optional)

Instructions:

• In a nonstick pan over medium heat, roast the lotus seed for 3-4 minutes and keep it aside.
• Add jaggery on the same pan and caramelise the jaggery and add roasted lotus seed, mix well.
• Sprinkle some flaxseed, transfer it to another bowl.
• Let it cool and serve.

For Spicy Lotus Seed:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Lotus seed
• 4-5 Curry leaves
• 1 spoon Oil
• 1/4 tspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tspoon Red chilli powder
• 1/4 tspoon Garam masala
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• In a nonstick pan over medium heat add oil and other spices and roast it for minute.
• Add lotus seed and mix well then turn off the heat.
• Transfer it to another bowl, let it cool down.
• Serve.

Note: You can store it in a airtight container for 15 – 20 days.