festival · janmashtami · festive
Mawa Kheer
A rich, creamy mawa-style kheer built on sweetened condensed milk instead of hours of reducing milk — roasted makhana and dry fruits folded in, saffron and cardamom on top. A quick Janmashtami prasad, cooked the NONG way with no onion and no garlic.
Cook along · 6 steps
Method
- 1
In a bowl, mix the condensed milk, milk and saffron. Keep aside.
- 2
Heat ½ tablespoon of the ghee in a pan, add the makhana and roast for 1-2 minutes. Remove, cool and crush coarsely.
- 3
Heat the remaining ghee in the same pan. Add the chironji, raisins, cashews and almonds, and fry until lightly golden.
- 4
Add the crushed makhana and fried dry fruits to the condensed milk mixture. Mix well.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer until thick and creamy. Add the cardamom powder and mix well.
- 6
Remove from heat and serve the Mawa Kheer hot or chilled.
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