Ingredients

• 1 - whole milk
• 3/4 cup - sugar
• 1/4 cup - basmati rice
• 1/2 cup - makhanas
• 1/2 tsp - cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp - chopped mixed nuts (almonds & pistachios)
• 1 tsp - ghee

How to Make Plain Makhana Kheer

• Wash and soak basmati rice in water for 20 minutes.
• Drain out all water from rice in a colander.
• Heat a heavy saucepan, add ghee.
• Melt, add rice and stir-fry with spatula for a minute.
• Add half milk, half cup hot water.
• Stir gently till mixture starts to boil.
• Simmer on low till rice is half done.
• Add remaining milk, bring back to boil.
• Add all other ingredients, stir till boiling resumes.
• Simmer on low, till rice is fully cooked.
• Serve hot or cold, garnished with some chopped nuts.