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Makhana Kheer

Total time: 15 minutes

Serves 6

2.5 grams of fibre per serving

This recipe may contain common and less common allergens, such as soy / dairy products / wheat / eggs / nuts / shellfish.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup - Makhana (fox nuts)

3 cups - Milk, low fat

½ cup - Date paste

¼ cup - Mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, and pistachios), chopped

½ tsp - Cardamom powder

1 pinch - Saffron strands

UTENSILS

Bowls, Chopping board, Knife

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a pan, dry roast the makhana on low heat for 5 minutes until they become slightly crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring the milk to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

3. Add the date paste to the milk and stir until it dissolves completely.

4. Crush the roasted makhana lightly and add them to the milk. Mix well and cook for another 10 minutes on low heat.

5. Stir in the cardamom powder and saffron strands. Mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes.

6. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.

7. Serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

1 serving = about 156g

Energy (kcal)

162.0

Carbs (g)

15.6

Proteins (g)

6.9

Fats (g)

5.2

Fibre (g)

2.5