Carrot Kheer – Creamy & Rich

Step 1: Prepare Carrots

Wash, peel, and grate the fresh juicy carrots. Be careful while grating to avoid injury. Set aside the grated carrots.

Step 2: Prepare Rice Paste

Take pre-soaked rice and blend it with milk until you achieve a smooth, silky paste. This step gives the kheer a rich, velvety finish.

Step 3: Roast Nuts

Heat a spoonful of ghee in a kadhai. Add chopped almonds, kalonji seeds, cashews, and black raisins. Roast everything on low heat until the nuts turn lightly golden and a warm, nutty aroma fills the kitchen. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4: Cook Carrots

Once the nuts are perfectly toasted, add the grated carrots to the kadhai. Toss and cook them until they turn soft and glossy, which typically takes about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5: Simmer Kheer

Pour in the remaining milk along with the blended rice mixture. Keep stirring as it simmers and slowly thickens into a creamy base. Continue simmering for 10-15 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 6: Add Sweetener and Flavor

When the kheer is all creamy and rich, add sugar and let it melt completely, stirring to avoid any lumps or burning at the bottom. For extra flavor, you may add cardamom powder, but this is completely optional. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

Garnish the carrot kheer with pistachio slivers. Serve this beautiful kheer hot or chilled. It's comfort in every single spoon.

• Take your time while grating carrots for a nice and even texture.

• Continuously stir the kheer while simmering to prevent lumps and burning at the bottom.

• Adjust sugar to your preference.

• Serve hot or chilled according to your liking.

• Add a pinch of saffron for enhanced flavor and color.

• Experiment with other dry fruits like walnuts or dates.