Makanna / Lotus seed is a simply beautiful ingredient which is turned into kheer which is a delicious and irresistible.The saffron with milk,sugar and makkana leaves a drooling outcome.
Must try !!!
Cooking time : 30 min
Serves : 3-4
Ingredients :
Makanna 100-150 gms
Milk 1 lit
Saffron a pinch
Sugar ½ -3/4 cup sugar (to taste )
Raisins 15 nos
Cashew 10 nos
Ghee 1-11/2 tbsp
Cardamon powder a pinch
Method :
In a pan heat heat ½ tsp and fry the cashew , raisins and set aside.
In warm 2-3 tbsp of milk add the saffron and set it aside.
In the same pan add the makanna and fry well.
Set aside a handful and crush it coarsely .
The rest can be powdered in a mixier jar.
Heat milk in a heavy bottomed wide pan,let it reduce to ½ quantity.
Now add the powdered makkana and let it boil for 5-10 minutes.
Add sugar and cook till the raw smell fades away.
Now add the milk with saffron,fried cashew and raisins.
Switch off the flame and add cardamon powder,mix well.
The crushed makkana can be added now.
Serve hot /cold.
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