Dietitian Swati Jain
February 13, 2025 at 06:59 AM
🥣 Chia Seed & Makhana Kheer – A Superfood Powerhouse 💪🌿
This Chia Seed & Makhana Kheer is packed with omega-3s, protein, fiber, and essential minerals, making it a perfect guilt-free and nutritious dessert. It’s light, creamy, and naturally sweetened!
🛒 Ingredients
½ cup makhana (fox nuts) 🌰
1 tbsp chia seeds ✨
3 cups low-fat milk (or almond/coconut milk for a vegan option) 🥛
2 tbsp jaggery powder (or date paste for natural sweetness) 🍯
½ tsp cardamom powder 🌿
1 tbsp chopped almonds 🌰
1 tbsp chopped walnuts 🥜
4-5 strands saffron (optional) 🌼
1 tsp ghee (skip for vegan option) 🧈
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Dry roast makhana in a pan for 2-3 minutes until crispy. Crush them lightly. 🔥
2️⃣ Heat ghee in a pan, add crushed makhana, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
3️⃣ Pour in milk, bring it to a boil, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 🥄
4️⃣ Add chia seeds, jaggery or date paste, mix well, and cook for another 5 minutes. 🍯
5️⃣ Stir in cardamom powder, nuts, and saffron for added nutrition. 🌰✨
6️⃣ Let it rest for a few minutes and serve warm or chilled. ❄️🔥