Makhana Kheer – Indian Dessert
Recipe Summary
- This recipe demonstrates how to prepare a delicious and healthy Makhana Kheer. It involves frying makhana in ghee, crushing it, and then cooking it with milk, nuts, sugar, and cardamom to create a creamy and flavorful sweet dish.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Makhana (Fox Nuts) 1 cup
- Ghee 2 tablespoons
- Milk 2 cups
- Cashew Nuts 1/4 cup
- Almonds (Badam) 1/4 cup
- Cardamom Powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Sugar 1/4 cup
- Raisins 2 tablespoons
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Fry the Makhana
Pour 1 tablespoon of ghee into a pan and heat it. Add the makhana to the pan and fry until they become crisp and lightly golden, stirring continuously for about .
Step 2: Grind the Makhana
Once fried, remove the makhana from the pan and place them on a plate. Gently crush the makhana using a spoon or a pestle until they are in small, coarse pieces.
Step 3: Prepare Nuts
Take cashew nuts and almonds. Grind them into a coarse powder. (This step is implied as powdered nuts are added later).
Step 4: Boil Milk
Pour 2 cups of milk into a clean pan and place it on the stove. Bring the milk to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
Step 5: Add Makhana and Nuts
Once the milk is boiling, add the crushed makhana to the pan. Then, add the powdered cashew nuts and almonds to the milk mixture.
Step 6: Add Flavorings and Sweetener
Add 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder for aroma. Then, add 1/4 cup of sugar for sweetness, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
Step 7: Finish with Ghee and Raisins
Add 1 tablespoon of ghee and 2 tablespoons of raisins to the kheer. Stir everything together and cook for a few more minutes until the kheer thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 8: Serve
Once ready, transfer the Makhana Kheer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a few whole makhana if desired and serve warm or chilled.
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