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MAKHANA KHEER (FOX NUT PUDDING)

 MAKHANA KHEER

Nutrient Information for ¾ katori

Energy (Kcal)

Protein (g)

Carbohydrate (g)

Total Fats (g)

156

5.7

13.4

8.8

3-4 Katoris
30 minutes

3/4 Katori

  • 2.5 cups skimmed milk
  • 1 cup foxnut (makhana), roasted and coarsely hand pounded
  • 3 pods green cardamom, crushed and pounded
  • 8 almonds, chopped
  • 2 tsp jaggery, grated (optional) 
  • 2 tsp ghee
  1. Coarsely pound makhana. Chop almonds and crush green cardamom and grate jaggery.
  2. Lightly roast coarsely pounded makhana in 2 tsp ghee for a few minutes.
  3. Boil milk in a heavy bottom pan and simmer on low flame for 10 minutes. Add makhana (foxnut) to the milk.
  4. Stir frequently for 10 minutes. Intermittently, gently scrape the mixture that is sticking to the sides and the bottom of the pan.
  5. When the kheer acquires a thick, creamy consistency (usually takes 10 minutes), add grated jaggery and cook till it dissolves completely and thickens again. Stir constantly to maintain consistency.
  6. Remove from flame, add powdered green cardamom and mix well.
  7. Serve hot or cold topped with chopped almonds.

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