Kheer
Kheer is a delicious South Asian dessert—essentially a type of rice pudding that’s rich, creamy, and lightly flavored with aromatic ingredients. It’s made by simmering rice, milk, and sugar together until the mixture thickens. Often, it’s infused with cardamom, saffron, or rose water for fragrance, and topped with chopped nuts like almonds, pistachios, or cashews.It’s a staple in many Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Nepali households and is often served during festivals, celebrations, or as a comforting treat after a meal.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup basmati rice or any fragrant white rice)
- 4 cups full-fat milk
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3–4 green cardamom pods lightly crushed, (or powdered cardamom) (or 1/2 tsp powdered cardamom)
- 8–10 almonds sliced
- 8–10 pistachios sliced
- saffron strands (optional, for color and aroma)
- 1 tablespoon raisins (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Wash the rice well, then soak it in water for about 20–30 minutes. Drain before cooking.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a gentle boil. Stir often so it doesn’t stick or burn.
- Add the drained rice to the simmering milk. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice becomes soft. This can take 20–25 minutes. The milk will thicken as it cooks.
- Stir in sugar, crushed cardamom pods, and saffron strands. Mix well and cook for another 5–10 minutes, stirring so the kheer doesn’t stick.
- Add sliced almonds, pistachios, and raisins (if using). Simmer for a minute or two longer.
- Serve warm or chilled, depending on your preference. It thickens more as it cools.
For richer flavor, use evaporated milk instead of some regular milk, or add a spoon of condensed milk at the end (but reduce the sugar slightly).
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 38g (13%)Protein: 10g (20%)Fat: 10g (15%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 29mg (10%)Sodium: 95mg (4%)Potassium: 462mg (13%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 24g (27%)Vitamin A: 404IU (8%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 318mg (32%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
