Makhana Kheer

Makhana Kheer is a rich and creamy kheer made for Navratri. Makhana Kheer is made with lotus seeds, milk and sugar as main ingredients. How to make Makhana Kheer is explianed here with step by step pictures and video.

Makhana kheer recipe a rich and creamy kheer made for Navratri. Easy makhane ki kheer recipe with video.

Makhana or Phool Makhana or also called as Fox Nuts is rich in protein and also one of the tastiest snacks you can have anytime.I am stocking it up whenever I see it here in the supermarket as its seasonal in my place.Mittu loves to eat this roasted makhana as such but I wanted to try different recipes with it to enjoy and to post here 🙂 Makhana kheer was one such try and it tasted so good as makhana blends so well with milk yielding a delicious creamy kheer.

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Makhana Kheer

Makhana Kheer is a rich and creamy kheer made for Navratri. Makhana Kheer is made with lotus seeds, milk and sugar as main ingredients. How to make Makhana Kheer is explianed here with step by step pictures and video.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Servings2 people

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups phool makhana
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon ghee
• few strands saffron
• 1 tablespoon pistachios

Instructions

• Measure makhana.Take it in a pan and roast it in ghee until slightly golden.It will be crisp when tasted,thats the right stage switch off.
• Take 1/2 cup from it and grind it to a coarse mixture,Set aside.Take milk in pan.
• Boil till it reduces a little.Then add sugar and saffron.
• Simmer for 5mins.Then add makhana powdered mixture.
• It will start to thicken once its added keep stirring till it reaches a creamy consistency.Now add remaining 1 cup of roasted makhana,
• Give a quick stir and switch off.Add chopped pistachios and serve.
• Serve Makhana Kheer chilled / warm.

Video

Notes

• Give just 10 mins standing for the makhana to soak up well.
• You can add other chopped nuts like badam,cashews too.
• You can add a pinch of cardamom powder if you like the flavour.
• You can add cane sugar or regular white sugar itself.Adjust according to sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Makhana Kheer

Amount Per Serving (125 ml)

Calories 338 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 36mg12%

Sodium 94mg4%

Potassium 733mg21%

Carbohydrates 46g15%

Fiber 0.4g2%

Sugar 30g33%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 423IU8%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 343mg34%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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How to make Makhana Kheer

1. Measure makhana.Take it in a pan and roast it in ghee until slightly golden.It will be crisp when tasted,thats the right stage switch off.
   
2. Take 1/2 cup from it and grind it to a coarse mixture,Set aside.Take milk in pan.
   
3. Boil till it reduces a little.Then add sugar and saffron.
   
4. Simmer for 5mins.Then add makhana powdered mixture.
   
5. It will start to thicken once its added keep stirring till it reaches a creamy consistency.Now add remaining 1 cup of roasted makhana,
   
6. Give a quick stir and switch off.Add chopped pistachios and serve.
   

Serve chilled / warm.

Rich, creamy and delicious makhana kheer ready!

Expert Tips

• Give just 10 mins standing for the makhana to soak up well.
• You can add other chopped nuts like badam,cashews too.
• You can add a pinch of cardamom powder if you like the flavour.
• You can add cane sugar or regular white sugar itself.Adjust according to sweetness.