Navratri special 2018: Makhana kheer

Make this Navratri more delicious with Makhan Kheer

Navaratri is one of the most awaited and sanctified festivals in the Hindu tradition. Fruits and some limited sattvic food are eaten by the devotees in these nine days. These foods are really good in increasing their positivity and keep them energetic in all ways. It also helps you to cleanse all the toxins you have accumulated in half the year as Navratra comes twice a year.

Makhana kheer is a sweet dish that you could eat simply in these days of fast. This recipe is too easy to make with less effort. You’ll surely love the color, taste, and scent of it. If you’re not having the salt in these days, it can be a great choice to full your all craving. Even if you are fitness freak, you are going to love this because of its low calories.

Serves: 6 members

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

Fat-free milk: 1 liter

Makhanas: 3 cups

Sugar: 3 tbsp

Almonds: 10 chopped

Saffron: 5-6 strands

Cardamom: 1 (crushed)

Raisins: 20 (washed)

Method:

Firstly, roast the makhanas for 10 minutes on a very low flame in a non-stick pan without adding ghee. After it, turn off flame and let them cool at room temperature. Thick grind roasted makhanas in a food processor.

Put some milk in a deep pan. Add the makhanas, cardamom, and saffron strands in it. Give it a boil on high flame and then let it cook for 45 minutes. Mix sugar and soaked almonds in it. Cook for another 15 minutes on low flame stirring it occasionally.

Turn off the flame of gas, add raisins in it and give a little stir. Let it be cool at the room temperature. Keep it for sometime in a freeze. Serve this dish chilled.

Makhana kheer is a kind of dessert and it is often made during Navratri. Well, it is great for any festival or occasion as well. Stay blessed and enjoy the days of fasting!