30 Minute Meals Chitra Navratri 2026: Preapare This Unique Makhana Kheer Brûlée With These Easy Steps
Know how to make a delicious makhana caramel kheer brûlée at home, a unique festive dessert that blends tradition with a modern twist.
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30 Mins
Total time
25 Mins
Cook Time
5 Mins
Prep Time
4 People
Serves
Easy Difficulty
Veg
Diet
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Ingredients
- 150 Gram Makhana (fox nuts): For Kheer Base
- 1.5 Liter Full fat milk
- 200 Gram Khoya
- 120 Gram Sugar
- 4 Gram Green cardamom
- 0.5 Gram Saffron
- 80 Gram Almond & pista (chopped)
- 30 Gram Ghee
- 10 Gram Castor sugar: For Brûlée Top
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Main Procedure
Step 1
Makhana Prep: Roast makhana in ghee till crisp
Step 2
Crush coarsely (important for texture)
Step 3
Kheer Cooking: Boil milk, and reduce by 20%
Step 4
Add crushed makhana and saffron
Step 5
Cook till the texutre turns thick & creamy
Step 6
Add khoya, sugar, and nuts. Finish with cardamom. Texture should coat the spoon (rabdi consistency)
Step 7
Setting: Pour into ramekins / kulhads
Step 8
Chill for 2–3 hours (to set slightly)
Step 9
Brûlée: Sprinkle even layer of castor sugar
Step 10
Torch till caramelised (deep amber crust)