Mukhwas (Healthy Mouth Freshener)

Combine the lemon juice, water, black salt, and turmeric powder in a small bowl. Stir until well mixed.

Add the fennel and flax seeds in a large bowl. Pour 2 tablespoons of the lemon mixture over them and mix thoroughly.

In another bowl, mix the white and black sesame seeds. Pour 2 tablespoons of the lemon mixture over them and stir well.

In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Pour 1 tablespoon of the lemon mixture over them and mix well.

In a fourth bowl, add the dhana dal and pour the remaining lemon mixture over it. Mix thoroughly.

Let all the ingredients sit for 20-30 minutes to absorb the lemon mixture fully.

Keep a large plate ready to transfer the roasted ingredients as they cool.

Heat a skillet over low to medium heat. Add the soaked fennel and flax seeds, stirring constantly, until they are dry and fragrant. Transfer them to the plate.

Using the same skillet, dry roast the soaked white and black sesame seeds until they dry and begin to pop. Transfer them to the plate.

Next, dry roast the soaked pumpkin and sunflower seeds until they are dried and begin to pop. Transfer them to the plate.

Dry roast the soaked dhana dal until it becomes crispy. Transfer it to the plate.

Lastly, on low heat, dry roast the coconut flakes until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Stir continuously, as coconut flakes can burn quickly. Transfer them to the plate.

Once the roasted ingredients have completely cooled, transfer them to a mixing bowl.

Add the rock sugar and mix everything.

Transfer the prepared Mukhwas into an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place.

Enjoy a small teaspoon of this Mukhwas after your meal.