Go Back
–+ servings
Zesty Orange Makhana Pudding

Delicious Zesty Orange Makhana Pudding for a Refreshing Treat

Try this Zesty Orange Makhana Pudding, a refreshing dessert with citrus notes and health benefits.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: breakfast ideas
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups phool makhana dry roasted
  • ½ cup almonds blanched
  • ¼ teaspoon saffron soaked in warm milk
  • 2 cups milk can substitute with almond or coconut milk
  • ½ cup hung curd
  • 3 tablespoons honey adjust to taste
  • ½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch salt
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest from unwaxed oranges
  • 1 cup orange segments fresh for topping

Equipment

  • non-stick pan
  • Blender
  • small bowl
  • serving cups

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Dry roast the phool makhana in a non-stick pan over low flame for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Soak the almonds in hot water for approximately 30 minutes, then drain and peel.
  3. Soak saffron strands in warm milk for about 15 minutes.
  4. Blend the roasted phool makhana, blanched almonds, saffron milk, milk, hung curd, honey, orange juice, and salt until smooth.
  5. Fold in orange zest and segments gently into the pudding mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture into serving containers and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to set.
  7. Serve chilled, garnished with extra orange segments and chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pudding can be made up to three days in advance for easy entertaining.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!