Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Dates -Makhana ( Fox nut) Kheer

 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Makhana (fox nuts/lotus seeds)
  • 10-12 soft pitted dates 
  • 2 cups milk (you can use almond milk for a dairy-free option)
  • 1 Tbsp ghee 
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom pdr
  • 1/4 cup almonds – chopped
  • 15-20 raisins – chopped
  • A pinch of saffron strands (optional)                                                                                                  Decoration: these are all optional
  • 1/4 cup almonds – chopped
  • 15-20 raisins – chopped
  • A pinch of saffron strands (optional)
  • fresh rose petals or use dried too)                                                                                         

    Instructions

    Prepare the Milk: 

  • In a grinder/blender jar. Add pitted dates, whole green cardamom, and milk.
  • Pulse to form thin date milk and keep aside.

Roast & Prepare the Makhana:

  • Heat ghee/oil in a wok/kadhai and saute the makhana for 2 minutes (stirring continuously).
  • Roast them till golden brown and remove them from the wok.
  • Now, divide the roasted makhana into two parts.
  • Chop the 1st half of the roasted makhana into bite-size pieces.
  • Blend the 2nd half of the roasted makhana into fine powder.

Make the Dates Phool Makhana/Foxnuts Kheer: 

  • Heat some ghee in the same wok/kadhai and roast the chopped almonds and raisins along with cardamom powder.
  • Then, add the prepared dates milk and saute on low heat for 2-3 means.
  • Add chopped makhanas and saute for another 2-4 minutes.
  • Now, add the powdered makhanas and stir everything. Let this cook for 3-4 minutes and the kheer will soon start to become thick.
  • After it's slightly thick, turn off the heat and transfer the kheer to the serving bowl.

Garnish and Serve: 

  • Garnish your kheer with chopped almonds, raisins, saffron strands, cardamom seeds.
  • Serve warm or chilled, based on your preference 

 

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