Kheer

Kheer is a traditional and popular Indian dessert, made with milk, rice and sugar. From up north to down south, from the east to the west, kheer is known by different names throughout the country and is a quintessential dish in an Indian wedding menu. There are different types of kheer, this recipe gives you the one for the most common and traditional kheer made in Indian households for ceremonies and as offerings during various pujas. Milk is boiled to a creamy consistency to which rice and coconut are added. The flavour is enhanced by saffron strands and cardamom. The rice and coconut cooked in the milk gives the kheer it’s distinct texture and taste. Those with a sweet-tooth can add more sugar, and the calorie-conscious ones can add lesser. Enjoy this Indian rice pudding after garnishing with almonds and pistachios. It is really versatile too – it can be served hot, warm or cold!!

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Ingredients

• Full Cream Milk 1 litre

• Rice 75 gms (Washed and soaked for atleast 30 minutes.)

• Saffron strands 1 gm

• Raisins 10 gms

• Cardamom powder 5 gms

• Dry coconut grated 140 gms

• Sugar 140 gms (adjust according to taste)

• Almonds for garnishing

• Pistachios for garnishing

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Directions

• Heat milk in a pan.
• Boil for 30 minutes to a creamy consistency.
• Add the soaked rice, saffron strands, raisins, cardamom powder and grated coconut.
• Keep stirring and cook on low heat till kheer thickens.
• Add sugar and cook for 10 more minutes.
• Garnish with almonds and pistachios.

Chef’s Twist :-

Add vanilla essence for a twist.