Phool Makhana Kheer (Fox nut Pudding)

Rich in Protein and Calcium, Phool Makhana or Fox-Nut combines beautifully with low-fat Milk to make a creamy and delicious Kheer. A lacing of Nutmeg powder and Saffron lends an aesthetic touch to the Makhane ki Kheer, making this a memorable Dessert that lingers on your taste buds. Makhana is also a great choice for weight-watchers as it is low in fat.



Ingredients

25 gm Fox nut (Makhana)                                  
1/2 liter Milk
1/2 cup Milk cream
2 Cardamom , crushed
1/2 cup Sugar or as per taste
1/2 cup chopped Nuts
1/2 cup Clarified Butter(Ghee)
1/2 tsp Nutmeg powder
Saffron pinch

Method:

Heat Clarified Butter(Ghee) in a Wok, add Fox Nut and roast them on low flame for 5-7 minutes till slightly golden in color.Cool and blend gently for 1 minute to make  granulated powder.

Roast chopped Nuts in the same Wok for 5 minutes and keep aside.

Boil Milk with Cream in a heavy bottom pan . As it starts boiling add crushed Cardamom,Nutmeg powder and ground Fox Nut powder. Let it cook for 5 minutes

Add Sugar and cook it for 10-15 minutes on low flame till it thickens

Remove from stove and keep in refrigerator for 1 hour.

Serve chilled with adding chopped nuts on the top.