Healthy Makhana Kheer Recipe For Janmashtami

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh | August 23, 2024

This Janmashtami, prepare kheer using makhanas instead of the usual rice. We bring you the recipe from 'The Tastes of India' Podcast on Audible.

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Ingredients

Makhana - 2 cups Boiled Milk - 1 ltr Sugar - 1/4 cup Almond, finely chopped - 1 tbsp Cashew, finely chopped - 1 tbsp Raisins - 1 tbsp Cardamom Powder - 1/2 tsp Ghee - 2 tsp

Heat 1 tsp of ghee in a pan. Add chopped almonds and cashews, roasting them until golden brown.

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Once the nuts are golden, add raisins and continue roasting until the raisins become slightly pulpy. Turn off the flame, transfer the mixture to a plate, and set aside.

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In the same pan, add another 1 tsp of ghee. Add 2 cups of makhana and roast for 2-3 minutes, then set aside.

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Coarsely grind 1 1/2 cups of the roasted makhana in a grinder, and keep the remaining 1/2 cup whole.

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Pour 2 cups of milk into the pan and add the whole roasted makhana. Allow it to boil for 5 minutes, then add both the coarsely ground makhana and the whole makhana.

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Continue to cook until done, adding sugar and green cardamom, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

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Stir in the dry fruits and let it boil for a few more minutes. Garnish with additional dry fruits and serve hot or cold. Enjoy!

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