Makhana Kheer is a rich, creamy, and delicious Indian dessert perfect for vrat (fasting) days.
Made with fox nuts, milk, and aromatic spices, this traditional sweet is packed with nutrients and is super easy to prepare.
Whether you’re celebrating Navratri or just craving a wholesome dessert, this makhana kheer will surely satisfy your taste buds.
Give it a try and enjoy its comforting flavors!
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- Dry Fruit Ladoo — rich laddoos made with assorted nuts and dates — wholesome and festive.
- Peanut Ladoo — nutty, caramelized peanut laddoos — simple, energy-packed sweet.
- Rava Coconut Ladoo — semolina and coconut laddoos — soft, melt-in-mouth festive treat.
- Millet Pongal — savory-sweet millet pongal — comforting dish that complements kheer on festive spreads.
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Makhana Kheer
Description
Makhana Kheer is a creamy Indian pudding made by gently simmering lightly roasted fox nuts in milk until they become soft and release their nutty flavor. Sweetened with sugar or jaggery and spiced with cardamom and saffron, it’s finished with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios or almonds for a bit of crunch. This velvety dessert is rich yet delicate—perfect for celebrations or a cozy sweet treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
Method
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Toast the makhana
Heat ghee in a pan and toast makhana for a couple of minutes until crisp.
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Blend the dry mix
In a mixer jar, add a portion of toasted makhana(set the remaining makhana aside), cashew nuts, cardamom seeds, and saffron. Blend to a fine powder.
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Heat the milk
Pour boiled cooled milk into a wide saucepan and heat it on a medium flame. -
Roast nuts and raisins
In a separate pan, heat ghee and roast cashew nuts and raisins until golden. Set aside.
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Cook the makhana
Add the remaining toasted makhana to the heated milk and let it boil for about 5 minutes. -
Mix the ground powder
Stir in the blended makhana-cashew mixture ,add sugar and mix well.Let it cook for another minute.
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Final touch with saffron
Add a pinch of saffron, stir, and turn off the stove. -
Serve
Makhana kheer is ready to serve warm or chilled.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Cholesterol 15mg5%
- Sodium 50mg3%
- Potassium 120mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 6g12%
- Vitamin A 200 IU
- Calcium 180 mg
- Iron 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
