How to make Kaju Makhana kheer for Navratri bhog

Oct 12, 2024 BY: etimes.in

Vrat-friendly Kaju Makhana Kheer recipe

Do you often find it confusing to prepare bhog recipes daily? Then here is a simple, vegan kheer recipe that can be made with the goodness of cashew nuts, makhana, and dates, which makes for a delicious yet healthy kheer recipe. So, if you are fasting? Then try this simple yet healthy vegetarian-friendly Kaju Makhana kheer, which you can offer as a bhog to the deity and later enjoy as a delicious prasad. So, follow us through this easy recipe and dig in! iStock

Ingredients

150 g cup makhana, 1/2 cup cashews, 1 ½ liter full-fat milk, ½ cup soaked dates, 1/4 tsp cardamom powder, 2 tbsp ghee, ¼ cup mixed nuts, ¼ cup dry fruits, 6-7 saffron strands. iStock

Step 1

To begin with this easy recipe, heat the pan and add in milk. iStock

Step 2

Take a pan and add in ghee, once the ghee is hot enough, add in makhana and roast them lightly and keep aside. iStock

Step 3

To the same pan and add in more ghee, and lightly roast the cashews and dry fruits. Transfer to a plate and crush or chop lightly. iStock

Step 4

Meanwhile, keep stirring the milk till it turns smooth and creamy, add in the cardamom powder. iStock

Step 5

Now, take a blender and blend in the cashew nuts and soaked nuts, along with a dash of water, to make a smooth, creamy paste. Meanwhile, turn off the flame and let the milk cool down a bit. iStock

Step 6

At this stage, add in the dates cashew paste and keep stirring, then add in makhana and kesar, turn on the heat and simmer over low flame. iStock

Step 7

Serve it hot and enjoy! iStock

Next: How to make Masoor Dal Cheela for weight loss

Thanks For Reading! Read Next