Nepal, Oct. 25 -- Makhana or fox nuts are water lily seeds that are found abundantly in this region. Makhana Kheer is a staple during Diwali and also a very nice break from rice kheer.

It can be prepared within 20 minutes and has a sultry and decadent texture.

Ingredients:

250 grams of makhana (fox nuts)

3 litres of milk

4-5 cardamom pods

2 cups of sugar

3-4 tablespoon of ghiu

1 cup of finely chopped cashews and pistachios

Directions:

Heat ghiu in a large kadai. Once hot, add makhanas and lightly roast. Once golden, remove and put them aside to cool for five minutes.

By now they will be fragrant and crunchy. Put the makhanas in a mortar little by little and lightly crush with a pestle until a single makhana breaks into two or m...