Phool makhana ki kheer

I think u wont be needing an introduction to phool makhana as already post of phool makhana curry is posted previously.  So let us see how to make nutritious kheer/ payasam.

Ingredients required

• 1 cup phool makhana/lotus seed
• Half litre milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup condensed milk
• 1/2 tsp cardamon powder
• 1/4 cup ghee roasted almond pieces

Method

In a deep vessel, add milk and phool makhana.  Heat under simmer flame till phool makhana gets cooked.  Now, mash the phool makhana with help of any utensil, (for instance, daal masher) such that phool makhana gets incorporated into milk very well.

Now add in cardamon powder, sugar, condensed milk, stir continously.

Garnish with almond pieces and serve hot... hmm.. it was very tasty... :)

I enjoyed it!!!!1

Bhopla Aur Dal Ki Kheer

Pumpkin is a humble vegetable packed with numerous health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect against heart diseases and supports overall wellness. 

Pumpkin juice is often recommended for ulcers and acidity, while its calming properties may help in cases of insomnia. In traditional remedies, pumpkin is also used externally for burns, inflammations, and abscesses.

Usually, pumpkin is cooked with chana dal as a comforting kootu or transformed into a rich halwa with desi ghee and sugar. This time, I experimented with a lighter and healthier dessert version using red pumpkin, moong dal, and jaggery. The result is a nutritious, mildly sweet kheer that is both comforting and low in calories — perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup moong dal, soaked
• 1 cup red pumpkin, deskinned, deseeded, and chopped
• 1/4 cup milk
• 100 gm grated jaggery
• A pinch of cardamom powder
• A small spoon of ghee
• 5–6 badam (almonds) for garnish

Method

1. Pressure cook the soaked moong dal and chopped pumpkin for 2 whistles.
2. Once cooked, mash the mixture well using a dal masher.
3. Cook the mashed mixture on a low simmer flame.
4. Add the grated jaggery and stir until it melts completely.
5. Pour in the milk and add cardamom powder. Mix well and simmer for a few minutes.
6. Garnish with ghee-roasted badam pieces and serve warm.

A simple, nourishing dessert that beautifully combines tradition with healthy cooking.