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See how the milk is boiled, the makhana is roasted in ghee and half crushed, and the kheer is simmered until the makhana turns soft.
10:13 · Recipe video · Cooking with Siddhi
Makhana kheer, or fox nut kheer, is really easy to make with a few simple ingredients. It is also known as fox nut pudding, and it has the goodness of milk, makhana and dry fruits.
The makhana is roasted in ghee and half of it is crushed. It then goes into boiled full fat milk with pistachios, almonds, chironji, saffron and cardamom, and simmers until the makhana is soft.
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Why you will love this makhane ki kheer
- Few ingredients: simple and easy to make.
- Two textures: crushed and whole makhana.
- Rich: full fat milk, dry fruits and saffron.
- Your thickness: cook it as thick as you like.
Ingredient notes
- Makhana: 100 g fox nuts, roasted in 2 tbsp ghee for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Milk: 2 litres full fat milk.
- Dry fruits: 1 tbsp each of pistachio flakes, almond flakes and chironji.
- Flavour: 1/4 tsp coarsely crushed cardamom and a pinch of saffron.
Makhane ki Kheer Recipe
Makhane ki kheer: ghee roasted fox nuts, half crushed, simmered in full fat milk with pistachios, almonds, chironji, saffron, cardamom and sugar.
Ingredients
- 100 g fox nuts (makhana)
- 2 litres full fat milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
- 1 tbsp pistachio flakes
- 1 tbsp almond flakes
- 1 tbsp almondette kernels (chironji)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom, coarsely crushed
- A pinch saffron strands
Instructions
- Boil the milk. In a steel vessel, heat a little water and add the milk. Let it come to a boil, stirring occasionally on a low to medium flame. Boil it for 20 minutes.
- Roast the makhana. Meanwhile, heat a pan, pour in the ghee and add the makhana. Stir well and roast for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Crush half. Crush half of the roasted makhana.
- Add to the milk. Add the pistachios, chironji, almond flakes, saffron strands, cardamom powder and the crushed and whole makhana to the milk. Cook until it boils, then for 2 more minutes.
- Add sugar. After 4 minutes, add the sugar and mix until it melts.
- Simmer. Let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the makhana is soft and blends well with the milk. Stir occasionally and scrape the sides.
- Serve. Keep the kheer as thick as you like. The makhane ki kheer is ready to be served.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition for the whole recipe
Serving sizeWhole recipe
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 38 g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat 19 g | 95% |
| Cholesterol 77 mg | 26% |
| Sodium 3 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 105 g | 38% |
| Dietary Fibre 2 g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 101 g | |
| Protein 4 g | |
| Calcium 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium 147 mg | 3% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for makhane ki kheer
- Heat a little water in the vessel before adding the milk.
- Crush half of the roasted makhana and keep the rest whole.
- Stir occasionally and scrape the sides while the kheer simmers.
- Simmer until the makhana is soft and blends with the milk, and keep the kheer as thick as you like.
What to serve with Makhane ki Kheer
Serve the makhane ki kheer in bowls once it reaches the thickness you like. For more kheer, try my Rice Kheer, Thandai Rice Kheer and Coconut Kheer.
Makhane ki Kheer FAQs
What is makhana?
Makhana is fox nut. Makhana kheer is also known as fox nut pudding.
Why crush half of the makhana?
Siddhi crushes half of the roasted makhana and adds the rest whole, and both go into the milk together.
How long does makhane ki kheer take?
About 5 to 10 minutes of prep and 35 to 40 minutes of cooking, so 40 to 50 minutes in total.
How many does it serve?
3 to 4 bowls.
How thick should the kheer be?
You can keep the thickness of the kheer according to your liking.
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