Kheer

30 mins
4 servings

Description

A traditional Indian rice pudding dessert flavored with cardamom and nuts

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon cardamom
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup pistachios
  • 0.25 cup almonds
  • 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 4 cups milk

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the milk starts to boil.
  3. Step 3: Add the soaked rice to the milk mixture and stir well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the mixture has thickened.
  4. Step 4: Stir in the chopped almonds and pistachios. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted.
  6. Step 6: Let the Kheer cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Information

Per serving

462

Calories

12.36g

Protein

28.58g

Fat

43.37g

Carbs

Recipe Details

Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:30 mins

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