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Makhana Kheer
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Makhana Kheer

🇮🇳 Indian

Slow-reduced milk, softened sweetness and cardamom — the celebration bowl that ends every good Indian meal. Ready in 50 minutes including prep.

Prep 20 min Cook 30 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Milk1 litre
  • Sugar1 cup
  • Makhana (Fox Nuts)1.5 cups, prepared

Optional extras

  • Golden Raisins2 tbsp
  • Almonds2 tbsp, slivered
  • Green Cardamom3, crushed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring the milk to a gentle boil and reduce it for 10 minutes, stirring so it never catches.

  2. 2

    Add the makhana (fox nuts) and cook until soft and the milk thickens around it.

  3. 3

    Sweeten with sugar, then finish with cardamom and saffron if using.

  4. 4

    Garnish with almonds and raisins; serve warm or chilled — both are correct.

Chef's tip

Mithai rewards low heat and clean pans; rush nothing.

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Watch how it's made

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