Fruit and Curd Bowl with Makhana Crunch
10 minutes
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About Fruit and Curd Bowl with Makhana Crunch
A refreshing vrat-friendly bowl made with creamy curd, seasonal fruit, dates and lightly cardamom-roasted makhana.A quick and simple light start for a Navratri fasting day, with minimal preparation and a satisfying crunchy topping.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep5 minutes
Cook5 minutes
Total10 minutes
Ingredients
For the Makhana Crunch
- 1 cup Makhana Phool makhana
- 1 tsp Ghee
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder Elaichi powder
For the Bowl
- 1 cup Curd Plain, thick curd
- 1 cup Seasonal Fruit Vrat-friendly fruit, chopped; use one fruit such as apple, banana, pear, papaya or pomegranate
- 2 Dates Pitted and finely chopped
- 1 pinch Sendha Namak Optional
Instructions
Preparing the Makhana Crunch
- Heat a dry pan over low to medium heat. Add the makhana and dry-roast for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp.
- Add the ghee and cardamom powder. Toss for 30–60 seconds until the makhana is lightly coated and fragrant. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Assembling the Bowl
- Whisk the curd until smooth. Divide it between two bowls and top with the chopped seasonal fruit and dates.
- Roughly crush some of the roasted makhana and sprinkle over the bowls. Keep some makhana whole for extra crunch. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Make-Ahead Tip
Roast the makhana up to 2–3 days ahead and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Add the makhana only when serving so it stays crisp.Office Tiffin Tip
Pack the curd and fruit in a leak-proof container and the roasted makhana separately. Add the makhana just before eating.Quick Swap
Use any seasonal fruit permitted during your vrat, such as apple, banana, pear, papaya or pomegranate.Vrat Note
This recipe uses ingredients commonly used during Navratri fasting. Vrat rules vary by family and region, so follow the fasting practices you personally observe.Related Posts You May Like
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 367IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 3mg
