Made with love and everyday ingredients, Mala Flavors' recipe brings the kind of fluffiness and taste that feels just like home. With simple tricks and easy steps, it’s a breeze to get it just right.
When it comes to easy falahari recipes, Makhana Kheer (Phool Makhana Dessert) is always a favorite. Creamy, light, and nutritious, this dish is perfect as vrat ka khana. Fox nuts (makhana) are roasted and simmered in milk with sugar and flavored with cardamom, making it one of the easy vrat recipes for Navratri that feels indulgent yet light.
At Mala Flavors, we bring you simple and wholesome dishes that are perfect for fasting. If you’re looking for an easy Navratri recipe to end your meal on a sweet note, Makhana Kheer is the ultimate choice.
Makhana Kheer | Phool Makhana Dessert
Course: IndianCuisine: DessertDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients for Makhana Kheer
1 cup phool makhana (fox nuts)
4 cups full-fat milk
¼ cup sugar (or jaggery powder)
3–4 cardamom pods (crushed)
8–10 almonds & cashews (sliced)
6–7 raisins
1 tsp ghee
How to Make Makhana Kheer (Step-by-Step Vrat Recipe)
- Roast the Makhana
- Heat ghee in a pan and roast phool makhana until crisp.
- Keep aside and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Kheer
- In a heavy-bottom pan, bring milk to a boil.
- Add roasted makhana and simmer for 12–15 minutes.
- Stir in sugar/jaggery and cardamom powder.
- Add dry fruits and raisins, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve
- Serve warm or chilled as a festive dessert during Navratri vrat.
Suggestion
- Garnish with extra nuts if you like.
Why Choose Makhana Kheer for Vrat?
- Naturally gluten-free and sattvic.
- Rich in protein, calcium, and antioxidants.
- One of the easy vrat recipes for Navratri that requires minimal effort.
- Works as both dessert and energy booster during fasting.
Looking for more easy falahari recipes? Try our Sabudana Vada Recipe – crispy, light, and perfect for fasting. For a wholesome meal option, don’t miss our Sabudana Khichdi Recipe. You can also explore the complete Navratri Special Series on Mala Flavors for many more easy vrat recipes for Navratri.
