Makhana Kheer: Navratri Vrat Sweet Recipe

Vasant Navratri fasting has started. It is time to prepare some special vrat (fast) dishes which are filling, healthy and delicious as well. Kheer is the most popular Indian sweet which is also prepared during Navratri vrat.

There are many ways to prepare kheer, the most common being rice kheer. However, many people who undertake vrat do not consume rice kheer. So, here is a vrat kheer recipe that you must try during Navratri fasting.

Makhana (lotus seeds) kheer is one of the most commonly prepared vrat Indian sweet dish. Makhana is healthy as it is rich in proteins and calcium. Although makhana has no flavour of its own, the aromatic spices and nuts in kheer makes it a delicious treat.

Here is a quick makhana kheer recipe which tastes yum and is creamy as well.

Makhana Kheer: Navratri Vrat Sweet Recipe

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Serves: 3
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients

1. Low fat milk- 3 cups
2. Makhana- 1 cup
3. Sugar- 1 ½ cup
4. Nutmeg powder- a pinch
5. Almonds- 5-6 (sliced)
6. Cashew nuts- 5-6 (halved)
7. Saffron- a few strands
8. Ghee- 1tsp

Procedure

1. Melt ghee in a pan. Roast the makhanas in it for about 3-4 minutes on a low flame.
2. Remove from the flame and then crush the makhanas in a plate. Meanwhile, soak saffron strands with little milk in a small bowl.
3. Now, boil milk in a deep bottomed pan. Boil till it thickens a little.
4. Add the makhanas and simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Now, add sugar and stir well. Boil till the sugar dissolves. Pour the saffron with milk and stir.
6. Once done, put the pan off flame.

Garnish with almonds, cashew nuts, nutmeg powder and serve makhana kheer hot.