Makhana Kheer Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	10 min
Cook time	20 min
Total time	30 min
Serves	4 servings

Nutrition

Per servings.

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	342 kcal
Carbohydrates	35 g
Protein	12 g
Fat	19 g
Saturated fat	6 g
Cholesterol	32 mg
Sodium	96 mg
Potassium	570 mg
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	25 g
Vitamin A	395 IU
Vitamin C	1 mg
Calcium	334 mg
Iron	1 mg

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Ingredients

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!for nuts powder:

• ½ cup makhana
• 2 tbsp cashew
• 2 tbsp almonds

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!for kheer:

• 4 cup milk
• few saffron
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ tsp cardamom powder

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!for roasting:

• 1 tsp ghee
• 2 tbsp cashew (chopped)
• 2 tbsp almonds (chopped)
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 1 cup makhana

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Instructions

1. Firstly, in a mixer jar take ½ cup makhana, 2 tbsp cashew and 2 tbsp almonds.
2. Pulse and grind to a fine powder. Keep aside.
3. In a kadai heat 4 cup milk, few saffron and mix well.
4. Add powdered nuts and mix well.
5. Keep stirring, and cook until the milk thickens slightly.
6. Now add ¼ cup sugar and mix well.
7. Boil until the milk thickens and turns creamy.
8. In a pan heat 1 tsp ghee, 2 tbsp cashew, 2 tbsp almonds, 2 tbsp raisins and 1 cup makhana.
9. Roast until the nuts turn crunchy.
10. Transfer the roasted nuts into the kheer, also add ½ tsp cardamom powder.
11. Mix well making sure everything is well combined.
12. Finally, enjoy Makhana Kheer Recipe warm or cold.

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Step-by-step

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Video

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Notes

• Firstly, make sure to stir continuously, to prevent milk from burning.
• Also, add roasted makhna just before serving to get a crunchy bite.
• Additionally, flavour the kheer with saffron to get a rich flavour.
• Finally, Makhana Kheer Recipe tastes great when served hot.