Chironji & Makhane Ki Kheer Recipe

Name: Chironji & Makhane Ki Kheer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Makhana/Fox Nut/Lotus Seeds; 1 1/2 litres Milk; 2 tsp Ghee; 1/4 cup Sugar; 2 Tbsp Sliced Almonds; 12-15 Raisins; 1 Tbsp Chironji; 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder; 1/2 inch cinnamon; 5-6 strands saffron

Servings: persons

1
Heat ghee 1 tsp of ghee and roast makhana and roast with while continuous stirring until they becomes light brown and crisp, remove from kadai and set aside to cool
2
Coarsely grind 1/2 cup phool makhana and keep the remaining 1/2 cup makhana as whole.
3
Add milk to a heavy bottom pan and bring it to boil and simmer until it is reduced to about 2/3 for about 8-10 minutes.
4
At this stage add fried makhana and simmer in low flame for about 5-7 mins stirring regularly till the kheer is thick.
5
Add sugar at this time and cook for a couple of minutes.
6
While the kheer is cooking heat the other 1 tsp of ghee and roast all the dry fruits in it till lightly brown.
7
To the kheer add saffron soaked in a little milk and half the roasted dry fruits.
8
Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
9
Serve hot or chilled garnished with the other half of dry fruits.

351

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Makhana/Fox Nut/Lotus Seeds, 1 1/2 litres Milk, 2 tsp Ghee, 1/4 cup Sugar, and more.

Yes, Chironji & Makhane Ki Kheer falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chironji & Makhane Ki Kheer

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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