 Makhana Kheer - let us try a different kheer
Makhana is dried lotus seeds, looks like a puffed white light ball, the size of marble & is available in North Indian grocery section.
Milk - 1 litre
Makhana - 1 cup
Sugar - ½ - ¾ cup
Ghee - 2 tsp
Chopped, assorted nuts - ¼ cup
Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
Saffron colour - 1-2 drops
Icecream essence - few drops
It is preferable to use full cream milk to get a rich kheer.
Fry the makhanas lightly in 1 tsp ghee & powder.
Boil milk, reduce it to half the volume, stirring regularly.
Add sugar , stir till it dissolves.
Now add the makhana powder & blend well.
Simmer for a few mts, add cardamom powder, saffron colour & remove.
Fry the nuts in 1 tsp ghee & add along with icecream essence.
If you prefer, nuts can be added raw without frying.
Chopped dates can be added for a variation.
Serve hot or cold. |