Simple and Delicious 10 Minute Makhana Kheer Recipe

Shivratri is very dear to my heart. I started fasting on Shivratri when I was in school, not even knowing why it is celebrated. I just wanted to be in the "fast" group :-p and enjoy all the yummy fasting my mom has prepared. I still remember when we used to visit different temples and then come back home to enjoy all the fariyali khana like sabudana khichdi, sabudana vada etc. Later, I think I continued fasting in February - March was the months of preparation on the final exam every year :-P So, to butterify God (maska to) God before I take exams was another good reason :-) When I was in college I learned that girls stay fat so fast and Monday to get a good husband like Shiva: Maybe it's true because in my case I'm not complaining :-P Anyway, I'm still going to fast every year on this auspicious day.Even now that I've been living in Canada for the past few years, I make sure to do pooja and milk / honey / curd / water and some white flowers to Shivling. Although, I don't make fariyali food these days but eat strictly fruits or nothing at all.

Try this easy makhana kheer made with simple ingredients. Makhana also known as phool makhana, puffed lotus seeds or fox nuts is a very nutritious and healthy food. It is a good source of protein, carbohydrates, fiber, magnesium, potassium and zinc. It is high in fiber and low in calories, allowing for weight loss.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup of phool makhana / fox nuts / lotus seeds
2 cups of milk (full of fat)
4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk or sugar (adjust if necessary)
5-10 almonds chopped
1 tablespoon of ghee
1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder

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PREPARATION

Heat a pan and melt ghee in it. Fry makhana in ghee until crispy.
Let the fried makhana cool. Take it in a zipper and crush it with a rolling pin.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, take the ground makhana, add milk and cook over low heat.
Once the milk starts to boil, add sugar or condensed milk. Condensed milk gives a better taste. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Add cardamom powder and chopped dry fruits.
Garnish with dry fruit. Serve hot or chilled.