Kheer is a quintessential Indian dessert for any special occasion, be it during the festivals or any special day. Every region and house hold has its own version. One of the popular kheer varieties, is this Phool Makhana Kheer in the Northern part of India.

Makhana or fox nuts or puffed lotus seeds are highly nutritious nuts, having high contents of fibre, proteins and minerals. The fox nuts are fire roasted and puffed, can be used as a healthy alternative snack to popcorns.

Phool Makhana Kheer Recipe is a popular recipe from the North India, prepared mainly during the festivals, since makhanas can also be consumed by those observing fasts. Traditional Phool Makhana Kheer recipe uses sugar as a sweetener, however here we have replaced it with organic jaggery to make it even more healthier. This recipe uses very little ghee, as compared to the traditional kheer, making it a perfect dessert to be consumed even by those with high cholesterol or diabetes. It is easy to prepare with very few ingredients.

The roasted makhanas are simmered in milk, sweetened with jaggery and garnished with nuts and dried rose petals making it creamy, nutty and a guilt free dessert option. Jaggery also adds a perfect colour and sweetness to the kheer.

Serve the Phool Makhana Kheer Recipe as a part of the Festive Menu this Diwali and let your guests rejoice in the festive spirits. You can also serve it as a dessert after your everyday meal of Paneer Butter Masala, Kachumber Salad and Tawa Paratha.

If you like this recipe, take a look at more recipes like

1. Sabudana Kheer (Tapioca Pearl Milk Pudding)
2. Carrot Badam Kheer Recipe (Carrot Almond Milk Pudding)
3. Foxtail Millet Kheer Recipe (Millet Pudding With Saffron & Nuts)