Lotus seed ( Makhaney) kheer( payasam)

Ingredients

Makhana 2 cups         ghee 1 tbsp        milk 5 cups     sugar ½ cup     chopped nuts 50 gm

Cardamom pdr ½ tsp       saffron few strands         

Method

Boil the milk & reduce to 1/3^rd of its quantity. Add sugar & cardamom pdr. Fry the makhana & uts in ghee ( clarified butter) & keep aside on a butter sheet.

Coarsely crush the makhana & nuts ( separately) & add to the reduced milk.

Add a few strands of saffron & garnish with nuts. Serve chilled.

Benefits of (makhana)  lotus seeds

The seeds are a good source of protein, starch, fibre, fat & traces of calcium, magnesium, zinc & iron. It has astringent properties & benefits the spleen & heart.

People with constipation should not consume these seeds