Traditional Creamy Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)
Kheer is a rich and creamy rice pudding made by simmering rice slowly in milk until soft and thick.Sugar is added to provide sweetness while cardamom enhances the aroma.Nuts and raisins give the pudding a delightful texture and flavor.It can be served either warm or chilled depending on preference.Kheer is commonly prepared during festivals and celebrations.This classic dessert is simple yet luxurious and deeply comforting.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup basmati rice
- 1 liter full-fat milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 green cardamom pods (crushed)
- 10 almonds (chopped)
- 10 cashews (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1 teaspoon ghee (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the rice thoroughly and soak for 15–20 minutes. Drain before cooking.
- Heat milk in a heavy-bottom pan and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Add soaked rice and cook on low heat while stirring occasionally.
- Cook for 30–40 minutes until rice becomes soft and milk thickens.
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Add cardamom powder and saffron.
- Add almonds, cashews, and raisins.
- Serve warm or refrigerate and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use full-fat milk for creamy texture.
- Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Soaking rice reduces cooking time.
- Adjust sugar according to taste.
- Use a thick-bottomed pan.
- Add nuts at the end for better texture.
- Kheer thickens after cooling.
- Add warm milk if it becomes too thick.