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    Makhana Kheer | Fox nut Kheer

    Oct 14, 2020 Modified: Feb 10, 2022 by Rekha Kakkar This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Makhana kheer or foxnut kheer is delicious dessert recipe for fasting during Navratri.  This delicious foxnut recipe has a surprising ingredient that makes it creamy and rich. You can eat both Paneer and Makhana in your navratri recipes so this paneer makhana Kheer is easy falahari Indian dessert recipes for fasting. 

    paneer makhana kheer

    Desserts are a big part of Indian festive menu. In navratri fasting only certain ingredients are allowed and most people eat falahari food or farali food. The choices are limited, but it does not mean that we restrict ourselves.

    Today I am sharing with you this phool makhana kheer recipe for navratri. Trust me, you will send me a virtual hi-five after making this Makhana paneer kheer.

    Earlier I have shared paneer kheer and Makhane ki kheer individually. This time I combined both Paneer and makhana and the kheer recipe is double delicious and more creamy.

    In case you are an easy dessert fan, you are 3 simple step away from having this mouth-watering navratri kheer recipe. Follow the simple path to this heavenly classic paneer makhana recipe now and bask in the love of sweet delicacies!

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    • What is Makhana Fox nut or Lotus seeds ?
    • Ingredients
    • Recipe Notes & Tips
    • Video Recipe of Makhana Kheer Recipe in Hindi
    • More Such recipes to Try
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    What is Makhana Fox nut or Lotus seeds ?

    Makhanas are also known as lotus seeds, fox nuts, gorgon nuts and phool makhana.

    The seeds obtained from lotus plant are cleaned and then roasted. Roasting makes the lotus seeds or fox nuts pop open and fluffy phool makhana emerges out of the seed.

    These popped seeds are falahari and used in Indian sweets, snacks, curries and even raita. These are quite healthy and gluten-free as well.

    Ingredients

    Phool Makhana/Fox nuts: Roasted and Popped lotus seeds.

    Paneer: Indian cottage cheese. This is optional you can make makhana kheer without this. But if you skip paneer make sure to add extra 1cup of phool makhana.

    Ghee: To roast the phool makhana or foxnuts. 
    Milk: Full fat milk for extra creamy taste
    Sugar: Regular sugar or (Stevia for diabetics)
    Flavours: Green Cardamoms and Kesar (saffron)
    Nuts Seeds & Dry Fruits: Almonds, Pistachio, Raisins, Pumpkin Seeds

    paneer makhana kheer

    Recipe Notes & Tips

    • You can skip nuts if you have allergies but chopped almonds, pistachio makes it super delicious and quite filling.
    • Using good quality Iranian Saffron makes a lot of difference in flavour and aroma. I love how just a few strands of saffron gives a distinctive flavour to the dessert. I think that is totally amazing! *oh yes*.
    • You can roast makhana in ghee and store them in airtight container beforehand so that when you want to make it quickly it becomes easier to cook it in a few minutes.

    Video Recipe of Makhana Kheer Recipe in Hindi

    More Such recipes to Try

    • Kesar Badam Shrikhand
    • Matar Ki MalaiDar Kheer,
    • Raspberry and rasgulla Kheer Cups,
    • Paneer Ki Kheer with Baby Rasgulla,
    • Apple Ki Kheer With Thandai spice 
    • Carrot Kheer
    • Falahari Dishes to Cook for Navratri Fasting

    Festivals are around the corner and I am super excited to share my other favourite festive recipes with you. You can make these delicious desserts and enjoy your festival with love and great recipes. Do try.

    festive thali kheer poori aloo sabji

    📖 Recipe

    paneer makhana kheer

    Classic Paneer Makhana Kheer Recipe

    Easy and classic Paneer Makhana Recipe is for days you are preparing a feast at home or gearing up for the festivals to come. It is a seemingly easy recipe that takes 20 minutes to prepare and serve.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Sweet
    Cuisine: Indian, indian cuisine
    Keyword: dessert, Indian sweet dish, navratri recipe, pudding
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 180kcal
    Author: Rekha Kakkar

    Ingredients

    • 100 gms Makhana /Lotus Seeds
    • 1 tablespoon Ghee
    • 200 gm Paneer / Fresh Cottage Cheese
    • 1 ltr Milk
    • 3-4 tablespoon Sugar
    • 4-5 Green Cardamoms Crushed
    • 2 tablespoon Almonds Chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Raisins
    • Pistachio
    • Pepita / Pumpkin Seeds

    Instructions

    Roast Makhana

    • The process of making makhana kheer starts with roasting the lotus seeds/makhana.
    • Start with heating a pan and add 1 tablespoon of ghee in it. After that add 100 gms of lotus seeds or makhana in the pan.
    • Roast the makhana for 3-4 minutes. When the lotus seeds are a well-roasted turn off the heat.
    • Now, in a blender carefully blend the makhana to a coarse paste.

    Make Makhane ki kheer

    • On a different plate, grate 200 gms of fresh cottage cheese/ paneer.
    • In a big pan heat about a liter of milk and bring it to a rolling boil.
    • When the milk boils, add crushed makhana in the pan. Cook it for 4-5 minutes until the milk starts to thicken. 
    • When the milk starts to thicken then it is time to add grated paneer in it. After adding the grated paneer in the kheer cook them for 10-12 minutes on slow heat.
    • Keep stirring the kheer while cooking.
    • In between the cooking process add 3-4 tablespoons of sugar and 4-5 crushed green cardamom in the classic makhana and paneer pudding.
    • Now, add 2 tablespoons of chopped almonds, 2 tablespoons of raisins and few beautiful strands of saffron. (It’s preferable if you add Iranian saffron as it gives a great flavor to the kheer)
    • Chill the kheer in the refrigerator and when you are about to garnish and share it with your friends and family do sprinkle some chopped almonds, pistachio and saffron on it.
    • Your Makhana Kheer is ready to devour!

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    Notes

    • You can skip nuts if you have allergies but chopped almonds, pistachio makes it super delicious and quite filling.
    • Using good quality Iranian Saffron makes a lot of difference in flavour and aroma. I love how just a few strands of saffron gives a distinctive flavour to the dessert. I think that is totally amazing! *oh yes*.
    • You can roast makhana in ghee and store them in airtight container beforehand so that when you want to make it quickly it becomes easier to cook it in a few minutes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Richa

      October 15, 2018 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! Perfect Navratri Thali!

      Reply
    2. Prakash

      October 15, 2018 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      I was actually searching for something different to make this Navratri. Glad to have found it. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Shruti

      October 15, 2018 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      Paneer Makhana Kheer, oh wow! Such new recipe for this festival. Great recipe Ma'am.

      Reply
    4. Hunar

      October 15, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite kheer to eat. I am so glad that I can make it now myself as well. Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Healthy Master

      July 09, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      I just want to say that you have provided good and valuable content about makhana. It was a really great read. I would like to thank you for this valuable content about Makhana, for everyone’s information.

      Reply

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