(421) Makhana Kheer

Ingredients

2 cups Milk.
3 tbsp. Sugar
¼ tsp. Cardamom powder (optional)
Ingredients for grinding
10-15 pcs. Fox nuts (Makhana).
2 Cashews.
2 Almonds.
2 Pistachios
Ingredients for ghee roasting
20- 25 pcs. Fox nuts ( Makhana)
4 Almonds.
4 Cashews.
4 Pistachios.
1 tbsp. Ghee.
Ingredients for garnishing ( optional)
2 Almonds
2 Pistachios

Method

Dry roast all ingredients before grinding.
Grind it into coarse powder and keep aside.
Heat ghee in a nonstick pan. Ghee roasts all the ingredients on a slow flame. Keep aside.
Heat milk in a nonstick pan and when it starts boiling, mix coarse powder of makhana in milk.
Boil it for 5 minutes and after that add ghee roasted ingredients, Sugar and Cardamom powder. Boil for one more minute. Switch off the flame.
Garnish Makhana Kheer with Almonds and Pistachios.
Offer Makhana Kheer bhog to the Lord with love faith and devotion.

By Rajeshree Gandhi

Life is a journey of evolving roles, each with its own beauty and wisdom. From the structured world of academia to the ever-evolving realm of homemaking, I have embraced each phase with passion and grace. When my children settled into their own lives, I found myself with a renewed sense of purpose—to document and share the wealth of knowledge I have gathered over the years.

During the lockdown, I realized that my experiences in cooking, home remedies, and life’s simple yet profound lessons could serve as a source of inspiration for others. Meticulously and with great concern for the palate, gut health, overall well-being, and the emotional gratification of savoring each preparation, I began crafting a collection of love-filled, cherished recipes, time-tested remedies, and stories woven with warmth and wisdom.

I write under the name "Rajeshree's Kitchen", where I share detailed recipes—the kind that provide exact measurements for ingredients like salt and water, which are often left to personal interpretation in most other kitchen blogs. Additionally, I include practical tips with clear reasons behind them, ensuring that every piece of advice is rooted in understanding and experience. My aim is to make cooking approachable yet precise, helping readers not just recreate dishes but truly connect with the joy of cooking.

This endeavor is my way of preserving traditions, sharing insights, and connecting with those who seek both knowledge and comfort in life's everyday moments.

View Archive