Makhana is a house favourite especially with my baby niece. For her, it is made with ghee, jeera, curry leaves and a hint of salt and jaggery. But because I need spice – and lots of it – I use a curry powder which essentially has turmeric, red chili powder, coriander and cumin powder, along with bay leaf and fenugreek and a touch of cinnamon. You can use any other option. The Recipe Serves Ingredients 1 tbsp ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ tbsp curry powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 2 cups makhana Instructions Heat the ghee and add cumin seeds in a wide deep bottom pan Add the curry powder, salt and pepper, quickly stir and add the makhana and toss Set aside to cool for a little bit before serving