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Kheer

5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 People
Kheer. The essence of India. A labor of love. Rice, milk, and sugar come together and create the most beautiful medley of flavors and textures in my honest opinion.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rice (I used basmati rice)
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 4 green cardamom pods
  • 4 tbsp sugar/ jaggery powder
  • any chopped/ sliced nuts of your choice

Instructions 

  • Wash the rice well and soak for a minimum of 1 hour.
  • Drain the water and keep the rice aside.
  • Add milk to a heavy-bottomed pan and place the pan on low to medium flame.
  • Let the milk come to a boil and make sure the flame is not high while the milk simmers.
  • Add the rice to the milk and give this a good mix.
  • Let the milk and rice continue to simmer on low flame, stirring every now and then. I usually slow cook, uncovered for about an hour until the milk starts to turn thick and creamy.
  • If using cardamom, add the pods while the mixture simmers so as to incorporate the flavor well. Make sure the milk/ rice doesn't burn.
  • When the rice is well cooked, you may add sugar/ jaggery and mix well. Continue to simmer for about 5-7 minutes further and switch off the flame. If the consistency is very thick, you may add a couple of tablespoons of warm milk if need be.
  • Mix in any nuts/ dried fruit of your choice and serve in individual bowls either warm or at room temperature or chilled as per your choice.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: dessert, Kheer, rice, rice pudding, sweet