On the auspicious day of shri Krishna janmashtami ,I wish you all love, happiness and good health. It has almost been two decades since I brought home ladoo Gopal, the childhood form of Krishna  and since then it has been a ritual to celebrate this day with utmost love and devotion. Since lord krishna’s love for sweets is known to all, I decided to cook creamy and rich kesari makhana kheer as an offering on this special occasion. Fox nut or phool makhana is often associated with religious occasions and looked upon as pious and fasting food. Loaded with goodness of essential nutrients and medicinal value too, makhana is indeed our very own Desi super food. The delicious and rich kesari makhana kheer would definitely leave you spell bound with its tantalizing taste and alluring flavor.

Ingredients 

Milk : 1 kg

Makhana : 1 cup

Ghee : 2 tsp

Sugar : 4 tsp

Saffron : 10 to 12 string

Cinnamon powder : a pinch

Step 1

Roast the phool makhana in ghee until they are crunchy.

Step 2

Once done let them cool down.separate half the makhana whole and crush the remaining with the help of your hand.

Step 3

Boil the milk in a thick bottom pan.Add the sugar and simmer it for about five minutes.

Step 4

Next add the makhana in the milk and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes stirring occasionally on a medium flame. Also add the saffron string and cook the kheer until the makhana softens and milk reaches the desired consistency.

Step 5

Lastly sprinkle the cinnamon powder and enjoy it hot or chilled.

Tip

The crushed makhana will help in thickening of the kheer.