On the special occasion of Karva Chauth, if you want to make something new at home instead of market sweets, then Makhana Malai Roll can be a good option. This sweet prepared from makhana, milk, mawa and milk powder is delicious and can also make the festival sweet plate special. Let us know what ingredients will be required to make Makhana Malai Roll and how it can be prepared at home.
Tezzbuzz Desk- The festival of Karva Chauth holds special significance for married women. On this day, women keep fast with the wish of long life of their husband and happy married life. From puja preparations to sixteen adornments and dishes, every effort is made to make everything special. Sweets also have their own importance during festivals. In such a situation, if you want to feed something different to family and guests, then you can make Makhana Malai Roll at home.
Prepared with a mixture of makhana and cream, this sweet can be liked for its soft texture and milky taste. It can be given an attractive look by garnishing it with almonds, pistachios and saffron. The best part is that it can be prepared in advance and set in the refrigerator, which will make it easier to serve the sweets at the time of puja.
Ingredients to make Makhana Malai Roll
To prepare this sweet, you will need some things easily available at home.
- Makhana – 2 cups
- Full cream milk – 1 cup
- Mawa – half cup
- Milk powder – 5 spoons
- Sugar – as per taste
- Cardamom powder – half teaspoon
- Desi ghee – 2 spoons
- Finely chopped almonds and pistachios – for decoration
- Saffron – optional
Easy method to make Makhana Malai Roll
First of all, heat some desi ghee in a pan. Add makhana to it and fry it on low flame for a few minutes. Keep stirring the makhanas continuously, so that they do not burn. When the makhanas become crunchy, turn off the gas and after they cool down, grind them finely in the mixer.
Now heat milk in a pan and add mawa to it and mix well. After this add milk powder and keep stirring the mixture continuously, so that lumps do not form. Add sugar as per taste and continue cooking on low flame.
When the mixture of milk and mawa becomes a little thick, slowly add makhana powder to it. Mix all the ingredients well and cook on low flame. Keep stirring the mixture until it thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan. After this add cardamom powder and mix well.
Now turn off the gas and let the mixture cool down a little. Keep in mind that the mixture should be soft enough so that it can be rolled easily. Apply light ghee on a plate or butter paper and spread the prepared mixture on it and roll it lightly with the help of a rolling pin.
Spread finely chopped almonds and pistachios over it. If you wish, you can also add some saffron to enhance the taste and aroma. Now carefully shape the mixture into a roll. It will be easier to shape it before it cools completely and hardens.
Keep the prepared roll in the refrigerator for about 60 minutes, so that it sets well. After this, cut the roll into small pieces. Your delicious Makhana Malai Rolls are ready. These can be garnished with almonds, pistachios or saffron and served to family and guests after the puja.
Tips to make Makhana Malai Roll special
To improve the taste and texture of the sweet, fry the makhanas thoroughly on low flame and let them cool before grinding. Stir the mixture continuously while cooking, so that it does not stick to the pan. If the mixture seems too soft, it can be cooked on low flame for some more time. At the same time, do not let the mixture dry out excessively, otherwise cracks may appear while making the roll.
Serving homemade sweets on Karva Chauth has its own pleasure. Prepare Makhana Malai Roll in advance and keep it in the refrigerator and cut it into desired shapes before serving. In this way you can include a new sweet in the special menu of the festival.