Health Tip: Lotus seeds are a good source of protein, carbohydrates, fibre, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. Lotus seeds are also low in sodium.
9 Health Recipes for Navratri day 01
Low Fat Makhana Kheer Recipe
Ingredients-
1 lt milk
1/4 cup makhana (puffed lotus seeds)
2 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp chopped pistachios
2 tsp chopped almonds
1 tsp green cardamom powder (optional)
Method
In a deep vessel, pour in the milk, break the makhanas into smaller pieces, add them to the milk and let it simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours without covering, till the milk boils down and the seeds are soft.
Add the sugar and stir for a few minutes.
Add the pistachios, almonds and cardamom powder, stir well again.
Serve hot or cold, as you like.
Key Ingredients: makhana, almonds, Pistachio, Green cardamom, sugar
Source: NDTV FOOD
Chef: Gunjan Goela
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