Are you fasting but seeing others eating sweets is making you drool?
Well, we have a little something that will satisfy your sweet tooth in Vrat as well.
Filled with proteins and fibers, this Makhana kheer is your perfect sweet which not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also provides ample health benefits like minerals like magnesium and potassium, which are important for maintaining healthy bones and regulating blood pressure.
So, to satisfy your sweet craving during fasting you will need the following:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup makhana (fox nuts)
- 1 liter full cream milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2-3 green cardamom pods
- A few strands of saffron
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews)
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
Instructions:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- Add the makhana to the pan and roast it for 5-7 minutes until it turns golden brown. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
- Once roasted, remove the makhana from the pan and keep it aside.
- In the same pan, add 1 liter of full cream milk and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Crush the green cardamom pods to a fine powder and add it to the milk.
- Soak a few strands of saffron in 1 tablespoon of warm milk and add it to the pan.
- Add sugar to the pan and stir well until it dissolves completely.
- Add the roasted makhana to the pan and let it simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the kheer thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Turn off the heat and let the kheer cool down to room temperature.
- Garnish with chopped nuts and a few strands of saffron.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Makhana Kheer. It is a perfect replacement for creamy and high-fat desserts like cake because it gives you the same creamy and dense feeling while consuming. So, don’t delay anymore and enjoy this delight now.
