Makhane ki Kheer - SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Makhane ki Kheer - SK Khazana

• 1 cup + to garnish Puffed lotus sees (makhane)
• 4 cups Milk
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 1/2 teaspoon Green cardamom powder
• a few Saffron strands
• 1/2 cup Castor sugar

Method

1. Heat milk in a deep non-stick pan on medium heat and let it come to a boil. Reduce heat and let the milk simmer, stirring at regular intervals, till it reduces to half its quantity.
2. Put lotus seeds in a grinder jar and grind to a coarse mixture.
3. Heat ghee in a non-stick deep pan, add crushed makhane and sauté on medium heat till it turns crisp.
4. Add sautéed makhane to the reduced milk and mix well. Cook for 5-10 minutes on medium heat, stirring continuously.
5. Add green cardamom powder and saffron strands, mix well and cook stirring continuously and till the mixture thickens further.
6. Add sugar and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat, stirring continuously. Take it off the heat.
7. Transfer kheer into serving bowls and set aside to cool down. Roast some makhane and garnish the kheer with them. Serve warm or cold.