Makhane ki Kheer (Lotus Seeds Pudding)

This recipe of makhane ki kheer comes from my mom's kitchen. She makes it on the occasion of Janmashtami. This is a very delicious kheer, tastier than rice kheer. Makhane ki kheer can be made in fasts like 'Ekadashi' , Navratri'  and 'Janmashtami' as it is a falahari food.

Recipe of makhane ki kheer

1 liter full fat milk

1 cup makhane (lotus seeds)

2 tsp ghee (clarified butter)

2-3 pods elaichi (green cardamom) - crushed

Few chopped nuts like cashew nuts, almonds, pistachios and raisins

3 tbsp sugar

1. Heat ghee in a kadhai or a pan and add makhane. Roast makhane on a medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Roast till makhane turn a little pinkish. Turn off the heat and take makhane out of kadhai.

2. Put them in the jar of food processor or a mixie and crush them to small pieces by spinning the jar to 2-3 rounds. Remember makhane should not turn to powder.

3. Put the milk in a kadhai (heavy bottomed vessel) and let it come to boil.

4. Add makhane and turn the heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally. Milk gets thickened and looks pinkish.

5. Add sugar, elaichi and chopped nuts. Cook for 5 more minutes till sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat and take out makhane ki kheer in a bowl. Serve hot or refrigerate and serve cold.