Makhana Kheer Recipe for Navratri with Ghee and Dry Fruits
When Navratri comes around, we all crave satvik food that feels like a celebration. This makhana kheer recipe transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, dreamy dessert that’s perfect for fasting. The real secret lies in roasting the makhana in Nutralite Doodhshakti Pure Ghee until they’re golden and fragrant. It makes cooking with ghee a lot more enjoyable. That single step builds a deep, nutty flavour that makes this kheer something special. Simmered slowly with milk and finished with a handful of crunchy dry fruits, it’s a warm, comforting bowl of festive joy the whole family will love. Here’s the perfect Navratri ghee recipe.
Ingredients In
Makhana Kheer
1 litre full-fat milk
1 cup Makhana (fox nuts)
2 tablespoons Nutralite Doodhshakti Pure Ghee
1/4 cup Sugar (more if you like it sweeter)
10-12 Almonds, slivered
10-12 Cashews, chopped
10-12 Raisins
1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder
A small pinch of Saffron strands
How to Make Makhana Kheer
Step 1: Get Started By Roasting Everything
First, grab a heavy pan or kadai and get it warm over a medium flame. Spoon in the Nutralite Doodhshakti Pure Ghee. Once it’s melted, toss in all the makhana. Don’t stop stirring them! You’re looking for them to get crisp and turn a light golden colour, which takes about 4-5 minutes. Scoop out about half of them and set those aside for later. Now, into that same ghee, throw in your almonds, cashews, and raisins. Keep stirring for another minute until the nuts look a little toasted and the raisins get nice and fat. This bit is what gives the kheer its great taste.
Step 2: Let the Milk Simmer and Thicken
Now, pour all the milk right into the same pan. Crumble in the saffron too. Crank the heat up until you see a good boil, then immediately turn it down to the lowest setting. Let the milk just barely bubble away. You’ll need to give it a stir now and then so it doesn’t catch on the bottom. Let this go for a good 20-25 minutes, you’ll see the milk get thicker. While that’s happening, take the makhana you set aside and just crush them up roughly with your fingers. Adding them like this later on makes the kheer lovely and creamy.
Step 3: Finish It Off With Sugar and Spice
When the milk has thickened up nicely, it’s time for the crushed makhana. Stir them in and let it all cook together for another 5 minutes. Now, add the sugar. Keep stirring until you can’t feel any sugar grains left. Just a couple more minutes on the heat after that, and then you can turn it off. Mix in the cardamom powder. Remember, the kheer will get even thicker as it cools down. Serve it warm or cold, straight from the fridge. It’s great either way, especially with a few extra nuts sprinkled on top.
Ingredients In
Makhana Kheer
1 litre full-fat milk
1 cup Makhana (fox nuts)
2 tablespoons Nutralite Doodhshakti Pure Ghee
1/4 cup Sugar (more if you like it sweeter)
10-12 Almonds, slivered
10-12 Cashews, chopped
10-12 Raisins
1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder
A small pinch of Saffron strands
How to Make Makhana Kheer
Step 1: Get Started By Roasting Everything
First, grab a heavy pan or kadai and get it warm over a medium flame. Spoon in the Nutralite Doodhshakti Pure Ghee. Once it’s melted, toss in all the makhana. Don’t stop stirring them! You’re looking for them to get crisp and turn a light golden colour, which takes about 4-5 minutes. Scoop out about half of them and set those aside for later. Now, into that same ghee, throw in your almonds, cashews, and raisins. Keep stirring for another minute until the nuts look a little toasted and the raisins get nice and fat. This bit is what gives the kheer its great taste.
Step 2: Let the Milk Simmer and Thicken
Now, pour all the milk right into the same pan. Crumble in the saffron too. Crank the heat up until you see a good boil, then immediately turn it down to the lowest setting. Let the milk just barely bubble away. You’ll need to give it a stir now and then so it doesn’t catch on the bottom. Let this go for a good 20-25 minutes, you’ll see the milk get thicker. While that’s happening, take the makhana you set aside and just crush them up roughly with your fingers. Adding them like this later on makes the kheer lovely and creamy.
Step 3: Finish It Off With Sugar and Spice
When the milk has thickened up nicely, it’s time for the crushed makhana. Stir them in and let it all cook together for another 5 minutes. Now, add the sugar. Keep stirring until you can’t feel any sugar grains left. Just a couple more minutes on the heat after that, and then you can turn it off. Mix in the cardamom powder. Remember, the kheer will get even thicker as it cools down. Serve it warm or cold, straight from the fridge. It’s great either way, especially with a few extra nuts sprinkled on top.
At the end of the day, it’s a simple kheer recipe that anyone can make at home, with Nutralite Doodhshakti Pure Ghee elevating the experience. Kheer is one of the most popular Indian sweet dishes, and Makhana kheer gives it a healthy twist.
Tips & Variations
- For a richer taste, a spoonful of fresh cream stirred in at the end works wonders.
- If you’re out of sugar, powdered rock sugar (mishri) is a great fasting-friendly swap.
- Love a bit of texture? Save some roasted nuts to sprinkle on just before serving.
- For a richer taste, a spoonful of fresh cream stirred in at the end works wonders.
- If you’re out of sugar, powdered rock sugar (mishri) is a great fasting-friendly swap.
- Love a bit of texture? Save some roasted nuts to sprinkle on just before serving.
Sweetening Tips for Kheer Mastery
- Always add the sugar right at the end. Putting it in too early can make the milk thin again.
- Have a taste after you add the sugar! You can always add a bit more if you want it sweeter.
- For a different kind of sweetness, try using powdered jaggery. It gives a lovely deep flavour.
Feel free to add your own special twists and variations to make this Makhana Kheer Recipe for Navratri with Ghee and Dry Fruits Recipe truly yours. If you come up with any unique recipes or creative tidbits on Makhana Kheer Recipe for Navratri with Ghee and Dry Fruits for Evening Snacking, do share this with us @nutralite
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