Receta Makhana (Lotus Seed) Kheer

by Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:

• Lotus Seeds (Makhana) - 1 cup
• Milk - 1 litre
• Sugar - 2 cups
• Pistachios - few
• Almond Essence - 2 drops

Method:

1. Wash the lotus seeds and soak them in water for 10 minutes.

2. Heat milk in a pan over medium flame.

3. Squeeze dry the lotus seeds and add to the milk.

4. When the milk starts to boil, add sugar and mix well.

5. Simmer for a few minutes and when it starst to leave the sides of the pan, add pistachios and almond essence.

6. Remove and serve in cups.

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