Makhane Ki Kheer

इस ब्लॉग के पाठको को नवरात्र की शुभकामनाये 

The days of Fasting are going on during this Navratra. Many of the religious people opt for fasting during 8 or 9 days of this occasion. During scotching summer some sweet edibles,acceptable in fasting,eases the ritual.The makhane ki kheer is just up to occasion....sweet,yummy & quick to cooking without sweating !!!

     And the properties of makhana have it...rich in protein & calcium !! Wow...yummy....  

Ingredients:

• Makhana (lotus seeds)- 200 gm

• Milk [full cream]- 1ltr
• Sugar- 1 cup
• Poppy seeds [soaked in water]-  2 tbsp
• Ghee- 1 tbsp
• Green crushed cardamom  1/2 tsp
• Dry coconut grated  1/2 cup
• Raisin 10-15 pieces
• Charoli [ chironji]  2 tsp

For Garnishing:

• Pistachio [crushed]- 2 tsp

Method:

• Heat a deep pan,saute makhana in it for 2-3 minutes,then add 1/2 tbsp ghee.Again saute the same for 3 minutes till they are crisp.

• Remove the pan from fire and take makhana in the grinder.
• Crush the makhana very slightly.
• Saute grated coconut in pan on low heat for 1/2 minute and keep separately.
• Heat remaining ghee in the pan and add soaked poppy seeds.Saute for 1 minute.
• Now,add milk into pan and heat it, bring to boil on low flame until milk is reduced to 3/4th .Then add the crushed makhana. Simmer it for a few minutes till it becomes slightly thick.

• Add grated coconut,raisin and charoli and mix well.Cook for few minutes.
• Add sugar & cardamom and mix well.Cook again for 2 minutes till it becomes thick.

• Take it off flame, let it cool and keep in refrigerator.
• Garnish it with crushed pistachio before serving.
• Serve it cold....it tastes better and soothing...

Yummmmmmyyyyyyyy............