Makhana Kheer (Pudding): A Delicious and Nutritious Indian Dessert with Foxnuts

Enriched with the goodness of dry fruits and milk, Makhana Kheer is a beloved dessert that's easy to prepare at home. This healthy and delectable pudding is perfect for any festival or special occasion. Made with fox nuts, milk, sugar, and dry fruits, Makhana Kheer is especially suited for vrat (fasting) days. Here’s how to make this delightful Indian dessert.

How to Make Makhana Kheer: A Step-by-Step Recipe

Recipe Category: Dessert

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• Makhana: 2.5 cups

• Ghee: 2 tablespoons

• Full-fat Milk: 1 liter

• Sugar: ¼ cup

• Cashew Nuts (slivered): ¼ cup

• Almonds (slivered): ¼ cup

• Cardamom Powder: ½ teaspoon

  
  

For Garnishing:

• 1 teaspoon pistachio slivers

• 10-12 saffron strands

Makhana Kheer Recipe: Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Roast the Nuts and Makhana: Heat ghee in a pan over low flame. Add the cashews, almonds, and makhana, and roast until they turn golden. Set them aside.

2. Boil the Milk: In a deep-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a boil.

3. Prepare the Powder: Reserve ¼ of the roasted almonds, cashews, and makhana. Place the remaining roasted ingredients in a blender and grind them into a fine powder.

4. Mix Ingredients: Add cardamom powder, saffron, sugar, and the makhana powder to the boiling milk. Stir for one minute to combine.

5. Combine and Cook: Add the remaining reserved makhana and dry fruit mixture to the pan. Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes, or until the makhana becomes soft.

6. Simmer: Allow the kheer to simmer for a few more minutes.

7. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with pistachio slivers and saffron. Serve the kheer warm.

Recipe Tips:

• You can keep roasted makhana ready and keep in an air tight container.

• Keep stirring the kheer while cooking.

• Adjust the sugar according to your taste.

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