Makhana Kheer
- 30 min
- not spicy
- Serves 4
Makhana kheer of ghee-roasted fox nuts simmered in milk reduced with cardamom and saffron, with chopped nuts. Serves 4, 30 minutes plus cooling, with video.
Good for: Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja, Raksha Bandhan
Ingredients
Ghee2 tsp
Lotus Seed/Makhana2 cup
Milk1 litre
Green Cardamom3
Saffron1 pinch
Sugar1/3 cup
Mixed Nuts3 tbsp
Condensed Milk2 tbsp
Contains: milk, groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 556kcal | 2224kcal |
| Protein | 17g | 67g |
| Carbohydrate | 90g | 361g |
| Fat | 15g | 61g |
| Fibre | 6.2g | 25g |
| Sugar | 35g | 140g |
Cookd masalas for lotus seed/makhana
Method
Heat ghee in a pan and add the fox nuts. Saute on medium heat for 4-5 minutes on medium-low heat until crispy, but not browned. Remove ¼ cup into a bowl and set aside. Add the remaining into a mixer grinder. Pulse-blend it into a coarse powder.
In the pan, add milk, green cardamom and saffron. Mix continuously and cook until the milk has reduced to 3/4th of its original quantity. Add the crushed makhana mixture and continue to cook until it has thickened. Add the sugar and cook for 5 minutes, till the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the chopped nuts. At this stage, you can add the condensed milk (optional). Mix well and then turn off the heat. Allow it to cool to room temperature. Mix again, incorporating the fat layer that would have accumulated on top. Chill it in the fridge until ready to serve. Serve with some of the reserved roasted makhana.
Before you start
- How long does Makhana Kheer take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Makhana Kheer serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Makhana Kheer vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Makhana Kheer spicy?
- No, it is not spicy.
- What do I need to make Makhana Kheer?
- 2 cup Lotus Seed/Makhana, 1 litre Milk, 1/3 cup Sugar, 3 Green Cardamom, 3 tbsp Mixed Nuts, 2 tbsp Condensed Milk, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Makhana Kheer?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Makhana Kheer?
- About 556 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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