Makhana Payasam | Makhana Payasam Using Jaggery | Makhana Kheer Using Jaggery | Masterchefmom

 Hi Supermoms,

Navratri is fast approaching and usually we offer neivedyams/prashad on all the nine days. It usually has one sweet and one savoury dish. Makhana is a power house of nutrients and has so many anti-ageing properties. 

I have earlier shared a Makhana Kheer recipe using dates. Today, I going to share Makhana Payasam or Makhana Kheer Recipe using Jaggery. I have shared a simple method to make the payasam . The payasam is flavoured with dried rose petals and cardamom. 

You can add dry fruits of your choice and make it more rich. This payasam was so delicious. I am sure you will love cooking and serving this payasam. 

Do try and share your feedback with me.

Important Note : Use the same cup to measure makhana, jaggery and milk

Makhana Payasam Using Jaggery By Masterchefmom

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves : 3

Ingredients:

1 cup makhana

1/2 cup jaggery(powdered)

1 cup water

4 cups milk(adjust)

1 tablespoon dried rose petals

1/4 tsp cardamom powder

handful of dry fruits of your choice 

1-2 teaspoon ghee 

I have shared the detailed steps to making this payasam along with cooking tips in my recipe video. Do check out below👇

Method:

1. Set aside a handful of makhana and powder the rest.
2. Heat a kadai or pan with ghee and roast the dry fruits and makhana(whole).
3. Once they turn light brown, add the powdered makhana and roast for a few seconds. 
4. Now add the jaggery powder and water. 

Note: I use dirt free organic jaggery powder and so used it without filtering. If you have impurities in your jaggery, then dissolve the jaggery in water, filter and add it to the roasted ingredients.

4. Let the makhana cook and absorb the excess water . 
5. Remove the pan from the gas stove and place it on your kitchen counter.
6. Now, stir one cup of milk ( room temperature or cold) and mix well.
7. Place the kadai/pan over low flame now and stir in the remaining milk.

Chef tip: You can adjust the amount of milk depending upon the number of people you are serving the payasam and the thickens of the payasam you desire. 

 8. Add rose petals and cardamom powder.

 9. Let the payasam simmer for a few minutes and switch off.

Your delicious Makhana Payasam is now ready to be served . You can refrigerate it for a few hours and serve it chilled too. Absolutely yum!

Do try and share your feedback with me.

Happy Cooking!

With love,

Masterchefmom