Making Of Makhana Kheer:

• Firstly take a mixing bowl and add 1 cup makhana. Then add 1/2 cup milk and soak for 10 mins.
• Next take a small blender and add chopped pitted dates. Blend the dates to a coarse paste.
• Then add soaked makhana and milk to the blender and blend to a smooth, fine paste. Keep this aside.
• Meanwhile heat a thick bottomed pan and add ghee. Once the ghee is melted up, add remaining makhana and roast for 2 to 3 mins.
• Take out the roasted makhana and keep it for garnishing.
• Now to the same pan add 1 cup of milk. Stir the milk occasionally so that it does not scorch from bottom.
• Bring the milk to a boil for 2 to 3 mins and then add blended makhana dates mixture.
• Mix it well and boil for 2 to 3 mins.
• Similarly add chopped dry fruits like, cashews, almonds and pistachios.
• Give a good mix and boil for 3 to 4 mins until the mixture thickens a bit.
• At this time add ghee and stir very well. Simmer for a minute.
• Next add cardamom powder and mix very well. Turn off the heat and finally add nutmeg powder. Give a quick mix.
• Now the healthy, tasty makhana kheer is ready. Garnish the kheer with roasted makhana and chopped pistachios.
• Serve makhane ki kheer hot or warm or chilled. The kheer consistency thickens a bit, after chilling.