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Navratri is one of the most awaited festivals of Hindus. Sattvic food is eaten over these nine days that is good, positive and energetic in all ways. Sattvic food helps you cleanse all the toxins you have accumulated in half the year as Navratra comes twice a year.
Take a look at today’s recipe that is delectable and vrat friendly. It’s easy to make with less effort. You’ll love its colour and aroma. If you’re skipping the salt in these fasting days, this can be a filling meal for you. The best part is that it is low in calories.
Serves: 6
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Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 60 minutes
Ingredients:
Fat-free milk 1 litre
Phool makhanas 3 cups
Cardamom 1 ((crushed)
Almonds 10 (soaked, peeled and chopped)
Raisins 20 (washed)
Saffron 5-6 strands
Sugar 3 tbsp
Method:
Roast phool makhanas on low flame in a non-stick pan without ghee for 10 minutes. Keep stirring. Turn off flame and let them cool at room temperature.
Coarsely grind roasted makhanas in a food processor.
Put milk on fire in a deep pan having a thick bottom.
Add makhanas, saffron strands, and cardamom. Give a boil on high flame and then let it cook on low flame for 45 minutes. Keep stirring occasionally.
Add sugar and soaked almonds.
Cook for another 15 minutes on low flame stirring it occasionally.
Turn off gas, add raisins and give a good stir.
Let it cool at room temperature.
Refrigerate it.
Serve chilled.
Makhana kheer is a dessert that is often made during Navratra fasting. However, it is great for any party or occasion as well. Enjoy fasting!
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