Makhana Kheer is a creamy Indian pudding made using fox nuts, milk, sugar, and dry fruits. It is a delicious dessert which can be served on any occasion especially for vrat or fasting days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons Ghee
- 2 tablespoons Cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoons Raisins
- 1 cup Phool makhana
- 3 cups Milk
- Saffron few strands
- ¼ cup Sugar
- Green cardamom seeds powder
How to Make Makhane ki kheer
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Take milk in a deep, heavy-bottom saucepan on medium heat. Let it simmer until it gets slightly thick.
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Heat the ghee in a pan. Once hot fry cashew nuts till it becomes golden brown in color, remove it to a bowl.
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In the same ghee, fry raisins till they get plump up. drain ghee and remove them in the same bowl with cashews.
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Fry the makhana until light brown, toasted and crispy.
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Remove it to a bowl or plate and let it cool to touch. Once cooled, crush a few makhana into a coarse powder using your thumb and fingers.
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Now the milk is thickened and add saffron and prepared makhana.
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Then add sugar.
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Add cardamom powder and stir.
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Turn off the stove.
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Garnish with fried cashews and raisins.
