MAKHANA PAYASAM

Ingredients:

½ Cup makhana

½ cup milk

¼ teaspoon cardamom powder

½ - 1 tablespoon jaggery

½ teaspoon ghee

Avoid using condensed milk or milk powder (very high in sodium and potassium)
Use half milk + half water in the view of high phosphorous
Avoid adding banana, dates or heavy dry fruits
For winter you can add a small pinch of dry ginger or nutmeg powder for extra warmth

Roast makhana in ghee until golden and crisp. Lightly crush them
Add ½ cup water and bring it to boil to this add crushed makhana
Cook for 5-6mins till soft and stir occasionally to prevent sticking
Now pour warm milk into the pan and mix well. Simmer on low flame for another 8 -10mins till makhana absorbs the milk and mixture thickens. Turn off the heat once the desired consistency is acquired.
Let it cool down slightly now add jaggery & cardamom powder and stir well.
Serve warm ideal for winter evenings.