• 1-1/2 Cups Makhana/ Foxnuts
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1/2 tbsp cardamom
• 2 cups milk
• Powder Jaggery (as per taste)
• Saffron, Few strands

For Garnish
Dry fruits i.e. cashew nuts, almonds, pistachios, date etc.(chopped)

• Heat ghee in a pan. Add makhana and roast until it absorbs all the ghee.
• Divide the makhana in two parts. Crush half the quantity of makhana and reserve the rest. Keep them aside.
• Heat ghee in a pan. Add in dry fruits and cook for around 4-5 minutes or until it turns golden brown in colour. Remove from flame and keep aside.
• Add the crushed part to the milk, followed by the whole makhana.
• Boil the milk then turn the flame to medium low. Simmer the milk until it reduces to 3/4th of its quantity.
• Keep stirring the milk constantly. When the makhana has turned soft, add Powder Jaggery, saffron and cardamom powder. Mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes. Switch off the flame.