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Prepare and eat Makhana Khichdi during the fast of Sawan, it will keep you energetic for a long time, learn how to make it.

Samira Vishwas | August 22, 2026 10:24 AM CST

Makhana Khichdi Recipe: If you are bored of eating Sabudana Khichdi during the Sawan fast, then try Makhana Khichdi in your fruit diet this time. Amazing in taste and very easy to make, this dish can help in keeping the stomach feeling full for a long time during the fast. Makhana is considered a good source of protein, carbohydrates and many essential nutrients, so including it in the fruit diet can be a tasty option.

Actually, during the month of Saavan, devotees keep fast for the whole month or on Monday of Saavan. In such a situation, what to eat as part of the fruit diet to remain energetic throughout the day is also a big question. If you also want to eat something during the fast which is tasty and easy to digest, then Makhana Khichdi can be a great option for you. The special thing is that it does not take much time to make and peanuts, potatoes, green chillies and rock salt can be added as per your choice. Let us know the easy recipe of making fasting Makhana Khichdi-

Ingredients for making Makhana Khichdi

Fox Nut
Groundnut
Potato
freshly ground black pepper
Green chilly
desi ghee
lemon juice

How to make Makhana Khichdi

step 1- To make Makhana Khichdi, first cut the Makhanas into small pieces. After this, prepare potatoes and green chillies by finely cutting them. Now take a pressure cooker and add some ghee in it and heat it on medium flame. When the ghee is hot, add chopped potatoes and green chillies and fry while stirring for a few minutes.

Step 2- When the potatoes start becoming light golden and soft, then add chopped makhana to it and mix well. Now add rock salt as per taste and fry everything for about 1-2 minutes. After this, add water as per requirement and close the lid of the cooker. Cook on medium flame till 1-2 whistles.

Step 3- After the pressure is released, open the cooker and mix the khichdi well. If you want, you can add some lemon juice and green coriander on top. Delicious and nutritious Makhana Khichdi is ready, which you can eat as a fruit dish during the fast of Sawan.