Makhana Kheer is a perfect sattvic dessert for Hindu festivals like Navratri, Shivratri, or Janmashtami. Be sure to watch the video!
Like any other Indian kheer , in taste and texture, Makhana Kheer is delicious and creamy. This kheer recipe highlights the simple, fuss-free making process and the creamy texture.
It is the perfect Indian dessert for a falahar diet, as many communities refrain from eating whole grains while fasting. You can also make dry fruits makhana rice kheer for other festive occasions.
The only twist we have introduced in the Makhana Kheer Recipe is adding barnyard millet (samavat rice) and dry fruits.
The combination of millets and foxnuts takes this humble kheer to another level of deliciousness and makes the kheer more wholesome plus fulfilling.
Key Ingredients
The two key ingredients of this kheer recipe are – Samvat Rice and Makhana .
Samvat Rice is a variety of tiny millet known as barnyard millet in Engish. It is often used to substitute regular rice in many religious fasting or falahari recipes .
The other names of Samvat Rice are – samo rice, sama ke chawal, samvat chawal, or vrat ke chawal . You can prepare any rice dish from kheer, and pulao to upma with this gluten-free millet.
Makhana is the Hindi term for foxnuts or lotus seeds. It is also a gluten-free, plant-based vegan ingredient. You can use foxnuts to make curry , caramel makhana , and phirni or eat roasted as a snack .
Other Ingredients
- Whole Cream Milk – I highly recommend using full-fat or whole-cream milk to make a rich and creamy kheer.
- Sugar – I prefer using jaggery powder for making Makhana Kheer. It gives the kheer a delicious nutty taste and a light brown colour. You can use granulated white sugar or brown sugar.
- Dry Fruits: Slived almond, cashew, unsalted pistachio, golden raisins, dried rose petals, chironji. You can roughly chop the nuts or process them to make a coarse powder in a food processor. Dry Fruits give an excellent taste to the kheer and add a lot of protein value.
- Green Cardamom and saffron – for the taste and aroma.
- Fresh Fruits – From fresh pomegranate pearls, chopped mango pulp, and apples to bananas, you can add a variety of fresh fruits on top of chilled kheer to make it more nutritious.
Samvat Makhana Kheer with Jaggery
Makhana Kheer Recipe Variation
You can make this kheer with only barnyard millet, foxnuts, and dry fruits.
Makhana Kheer with Condensed Milk: Add condensed milk to the kheer. It will thicken the kheer. Once the millet is cooked, add ½ cup sweetened condensed milk to the kheer and cook for another 5-6 minutes. Add some sugar if the kheer is not sweet enough for your taste.
Vegan Makhana Kheer: To make a vegan kheer, replace ghee with coconut oil and use almond milk as I do for my vegan badam phirni .
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Storage Suggestion
Transfer the makhana kheer to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 days . It remains fresh. Reheat in a microwave or saucepan on the stovetop. You can enjoy makhana kheer chilled as well.
It cannot be frozen, as the milk will curdle when thawed or reheated.
More Indian Kheer Recipes
- Gobi Kheer
- Rice Kheer
- Seviyan Kheer
- Sabudana Kheer
- Sugar-Free Apple Kheer
- Lauki (Bottle Gourd) Kheer
- Paneer Kheer (Chanar Payesh)
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Ingredients
- ▢ 3 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- ▢ 1 Cup foxnut (makhana), cut into half
- ▢ ¼ cup barnyard millet (samvat/sama rice)
- ▢ 1 litre full cream milk
- ▢ 1 teaspoon green cardamom powder
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon saffron strands
- ▢ ⅓ Cup jaggery powder or white sugar
- ▢ ⅓ Cup dry fruits (sliced almond, pistachio, cashew)
Instructions
- Clean and rinse millet with water. Set aside in a sieve or colander.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan. Add foxnut and roast over low heat till crispy. Keep stirring them while roasting else they burn very fast. Once roasted, transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat the remaining ghee, add rinsed millet, and fry for 40 – 50 seconds.
- Add milk, and stir to combine the millet into the milk. Simmer the milk over low heat, keep stirring at regular intervals, and let it reduce to half the original amount.
- Once the millet is fully cooked, add cardamom powder and saffron. Stir to combine into the milk. You have to cook the millet till it is soft, mushy, and the texture of the kheer is creamy.
- Add roasted foxnut, jaggery powder, and stir to mix. Add chopped dry fruits and simmer the kheer for 2 – 3 minutes. Do not cook for too long after adding foxnuts.
- You can serve it either warm or allow it to cool down at room temperature. If you like it chilled, keep the kheer in the refrigerator for 1 – 2 hours after coooling it down at room temperature.
- Garnish Makhana Kheer with sliced dry fruits and rose petals. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
- Make sure you use full cream or full fat milk for making the kheer.
- Keep stirring the kheer at regular intervals while simmering to avoid milk or millet getting burnt.
- Check rice for doneness at regular intervals while cooking.
- Do not add the sugar before the millet is fully cooked.
- You can make this kheer in an instant pot as well. Add all the ingredients in the inner pot. Set Pressure Cook Mode for 10 minutes. Seal the lid. After 10 minutes check rice for doneness. If the kheer is not thick enough, set SAUTE mode for 10 minutes and allow the kheer to simmer till it thickens.
Nutrition
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Samvat Makhana Kheer Recipe
Equipment
- Heavy Bottom Kadhai
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 Cup foxnut (makhana), cut into half
- ¼ cup barnyard millet (samvat/sama rice)
- 1 litre full cream milk
- 1 teaspoon green cardamom powder
- ¼ teaspoon saffron strands
- ⅓ Cup jaggery powder or white sugar
- ⅓ Cup dry fruits (sliced almond, pistachio, cashew)
Instructions
- Clean and rinse millet with water. Set aside in a sieve or colander.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan. Add foxnut and roast over low heat till crispy. Keep stirring them while roasting else they burn very fast. Once roasted, transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat the remaining ghee, add rinsed millet, and fry for 40 - 50 seconds.
- Add milk, and stir to combine the millet into the milk. Simmer the milk over low heat, keep stirring at regular intervals, and let it reduce to half the original amount.
- Once the millet is fully cooked, add cardamom powder and saffron. Stir to combine into the milk. You have to cook the millet till it is soft, mushy, and the texture of the kheer is creamy.
- Add roasted foxnut, jaggery powder, and stir to mix. Add chopped dry fruits and simmer the kheer for 2 - 3 minutes. Do not cook for too long after adding foxnuts.
- You can serve it either warm or allow it to cool down at room temperature. If you like it chilled, keep the kheer in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 hours after coooling it down at room temperature.
- Garnish Makhana Kheer with sliced dry fruits and rose petals. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Make sure you use full cream or full fat milk for making the kheer.
- Keep stirring the kheer at regular intervals while simmering to avoid milk or millet getting burnt.
- Check rice for doneness at regular intervals while cooking.
- Do not add the sugar before the millet is fully cooked.
- You can make this kheer in an instant pot as well. Add all the ingredients in the inner pot. Set Pressure Cook Mode for 10 minutes. Seal the lid. After 10 minutes check rice for doneness. If the kheer is not thick enough, set SAUTE mode for 10 minutes and allow the kheer to simmer till it thickens.
Nutrition
Bursting with vibrant colours and flavours, avocado salad is a nourishing addition to your diet. With the creaminess of avocado and the freshness of cucumber, this salad recipe is a perfect blend of health and taste.
If you are bored of making social media celebrity Avocado Toast, then this salad recipe is just for you.
With its vibrant colours, fresh flavours, and nutritious ingredients, the Avocado Cucumber Salad is a surefire way to brighten up any meal. You can enjoy it as a light summer lunch, a side dish, or a healthy snack, this salad is as delicious as it is nourishing.
This Avocado Salad is :
- vegan
- gluten-free
- low glycemic index
- has no added sugar
Let’s dive into how to whip up this green goodness in your kitchen.
Ingredients Required
Avocado: For the creamiest texture and best flavour, make sure your avocados are ripe but not overly soft. They should stay firm while cutting and not become squishy.
Cucumber: Use English or Spanish Cucumber. If the cucumber has thick and yellowish skin, remove it.
Tomato: I add cherry tomato. But you can use big-size tomatoes also and cut them into quarters or bite-size pieces.
Herbs: Dill leaves, Italian Basil, Mint, Parsley, Chives, or Cilantro (coriander) are some of the fresh herbs that work perfectly in this avocado salad. You can use either of them or a combination of two to three herbs.
Salad Dressing: It is a simple mix of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, and chilli flakes (for the fiery kick).
My Tried and True Tips
Choose Ripe Avocados so that the creaminess of avocados becomes part of the dressing.
Keep it Fresh: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, so try to make it before serving. The crispness of the cucumber and the creaminess of the avocado are at their peak when freshly prepared.
Feel free to customize this salad to suit your preferences. Add sliced onion for spiciness, diced bell peppers for extra crunch, corn for sweetness, ripe mango for a summer special salad , or toss in some feta cheese for a tangy twist.
Make it a Meal: Turn this avocado salad into a satisfying meal by serving it over a bed of mixed greens or quinoa for a complete and nutritious dish.
Use creatively . Just store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can use them to tuck inside sandwiches, stack over toast or serve as a side dish with an egg for breakfast.
With its creamy texture, vibrant colours, and fresh flavours, avocado salad is a true crowd-pleaser that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. So why not give it a try and add some green goodness to your next meal?
More Salad Recipes
- Sprout Salad
- Fattoush Salad
- Chickpea Salad
- Pineapple Salad
- Herb Potato Salad
- Green Papaya Salad
- Smashed Cucumber Salad
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Ingredients
- ▢ 1 large size avocado, ripe
- ▢ 1 large size english cucumber
- ▢ 10 cherry tomato, cut into halves
- ▢ 2 tablespoon finely chopped dill leaves
Ingredients For Salad Dressing
- ▢ 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ▢ 1 lemon, juiced
- ▢ 2 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
- ▢ 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ▢ ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
- ▢ ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad dressing by combining all the listed ingredients in a jar or a bowl. Whisk nicely to emulsify. Taste, and if required, add more seasoning. Keep it aside.
- Combine avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes in a salad mixing bowl.
- Pour the salad dressing over the vegetables. Add half of finely chopped dill leaves. Toss the salad gently.
- Add remaining dill leaves. Avocado Salad is ready to serve.
Recipe Notes:
- This avocado salad is not for storing or packing in a lunch box. Avocado starts turning black and the cucumber loses its crunch. It is best to best to assemble this salad right before serving.
- Additional ingredients that can take your avocado salad up a notch are – sweet corn, sliced onion, sweet and ripe mango.
Nutrition
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