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Rice Kheer - Indian Rice Pudding

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories: 206

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup rice
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 4 strands of saffron
  • 1 cardamom - crushed optional
  • 1 Tbsp butter
Topping
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1 Tbsp roasted sliced almonds
  • 1 Tbsp crushed pistachios
  • 1 Tbsp roasted cashew nuts

Method
 

  1. Wash rice and drain.
  2. In a non-stick frying pan/pot, melt the butter.
  3. Add the rice and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the milk, cook until the rice is tender and the milk reduced to about half.
  5. Stir often to ensure the milk does not burn.
  6. Add the sugar, saffron, cardamom, and half of the mixed nuts.
  7. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Kheer can be served chilled or warm.
  9. Top with raisins and remaining nuts, before serving.

Notes

As kheer cools off, it will become thicker in texture.
Saffron, raisins and nuts are optional in this recipe.