Makhana Kheer
Makhana Kheer is a creamy, traditional Indian sweet pudding made by simmering fox nuts (makhana) in milk with sugar and aromatic spices like cardamom. It is a popular dessert, especially during festivals like Navratri and Karva Chauth, and is often prepared as a fasting food (vrat ka khana).
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from sugar and milk, with a moderate amount of fat from the milk and ghee. It provides calcium and protein from the milk, and a typical serving contains roughly 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 95 mg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 310 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 75 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Makhana (fox nuts) are the seeds of the water lily plant and are considered a 'superfood' in Ayurveda for their high antioxidant and low-calorie properties. Culturally, it's a cherished dessert that bridges the gap between a indulgent treat and a permissible food during religious fasts.
