India, Sept. 1 -- With several festivals lined up in September, including Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam, Milad-un-Nabi and Navratri, it is the perfect time to give traditional mithai a wholesome twist. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor has shared a simple makhana laddoo recipe that combines roasted lotus seeds, nuts, seeds and jaggery. In an August 31 Instagram post, he showed how to make this homemade festive treat, perfect for sharing with family and guests. (Also read: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor's papaya sambharo recipe: How to make this crunchy Gujarati side dish at home )

1. Make the jaggery syrup: Heat a deep non-stick pan and add the chopped jaggery with 1 cup water. Mix well and cook until the jaggery melts and the syrup reaches one-string consistency.

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