Phool Makhana Kheer Recipe | मखाने की खीर - Vrat Recipe

Hello Foodies,
           Treat your family and yourself this mahashivratri with this delicious, easy to

prepare and yet wholesome and healthy Makhana Kheer. Mahashivratri is one of a Hindu festival, celebrated on the month of Phalgun(which comes in February/March) every year. Devotees observe fast on this whole day and can eat only permitted food items during a fast. This makhana kheer is a healthy and simple fast recipe that will help you use the occasion as an excuse to adapt to better eating habits! This recipe combines milk, makhana and brown sugar that will give you simple carbs, loads of fiber and proteins. It's going to be a yummy treat for your taste buds. Coconut and raisin add plenty of nutritious value and keep you energized.
           Also, I have prepared a savory version of this fox nuts, will share soon and we loved the crunchy and savory treat of makhana. It was ecstatic that it helps to keep us miles away from junk food and processed treats. This makhana kheer is definitely a delightful dessert to serve on this mahashivratri.
            Makhana is also known as lotus seeds, fox nuts, Gorgon nut, euryle detox. In Indian households that are commonly consumed during fasts and even use it as an ingredient to prepare sweet and savory dishes in Indian cuisines. Makhana can be consumed raw or cooked form depending on the individuals' taste. They are a good source of protein, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.

Preparation and Cooking Time: 20 Minutes.
Each Serving of Makhana Kheer Contains 180 Calories.

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Ingredients:

• Makhana 1 Cup
• Milk 3 Cups
• Brown sugar 3 Tbsp
• Desiccated Coconut 2 Tbsp
• Raisins 2 Tsp
• Cardamom powder 1 Tsp
• Ghee 2 Tsp
• Saffron few strands + 2 tbsp warm milk
  

Instructions:

• Dry roast coconut for 1-2 minutes on medium to low flame.
• Heat ghee in a pan and roast raisins, makhana for 2-3 minutes and keep it aside.
• Now, coarsely grind roasted makhana(i have grinded ½ cup only).
• Now, boil milk in a pan
  
  and add sugar, roasted desiccated coconut, raisins, cardamom powder, and saffron milk and stir well.
• Now, add roasted and grinded makhana to the milk and mix well and cook for 4-5 Minutes.
• Tadaa, yummylicious makhana kheer is ready to serve. Enjoy!!!

Check out our list of Healthy recipes you can eat guilt free during your Mahashivratri fast :

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Peanuts Ladoos

Fasting Potato Sandwich

Peanuts Curry

Dietary Comments

• Given measurements makes 4 servings. Calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Per serving contains 180 calories, along with 24.65 g carbohydrates, 7.5 g fats, and 6.8 g protein.
  

Health Benefits of Makhana

Kheer:

• Great source of healthy protein.
• Makhana had a low glycemic index and that property help you to remain energetic throughout the day.
• Fox nuts are high in potassium that helps to reduce the risk of heart disease.
  
• It can help in keeping your skin hydrated within the subcutaneous tissues and help hydrate your body from inside as well.
• Milk is a rich source of protein that contains all nine essential amino acids and helps to promote muscle repair after exercise. 
• Raisins can aid digestion, boost iron levels, and keep your bones strong.
• Coconut helps to boost immunity and has antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties as well.
  

Good Time To Eat:

•             It is good to eat makhana kheer as a dessert.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy!!!