Makhana Kheer
Posted by mtwinkle on July 25, 2007
Milk 6 cups
Makhana (lotus seeds) 4 cups
Sugar 1 cup
Cream 1 cup
Ghee 2 tabs
Chopped dates 2 tabs
Cardamom powder 1/2 tsp
Fry the makhana in ghee till reddish brown in colour. Set aside. Cook the milk, stirring all the time and till it is reduced to half the quantity. Add the makhana and cook till the kheer becomes thick. Reduce the heat and add the sugar, a small quantity at a time. Add the dates and allow to cool. Mix in the cream and cardamom. Serve well chilled.
