Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Boil Milk

   Pour 2 liters of milk into a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Place the pot on the stove and turn on the gas to medium-high heat. Bring the milk to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent it from scorching at the bottom.

2. 2.Prepare Rice

   While the milk is boiling, thoroughly wash 200 grams of Basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.

3. 3.Add Rice to Milk

   Once the milk comes to a rolling boil, add the washed Basmati rice to the milk. Stir well to combine the rice with the milk and ensure it doesn't clump together or stick to the bottom.

4. 4.Add Dry Fruits

   Add 2 tablespoons of raisins, 5-6 chopped cashews, and 1 tablespoon of chopped pistachios to the milk and rice mixture. Stir all the ingredients together.

5. 5.Cook Kheer

   Reduce the flame to low-medium. Cover the pot partially with a lid, leaving a small gap to prevent the milk from boiling over. Cook the kheer for approximately 45-60 minutes, stirring frequently (every 5-10 minutes) to ensure the rice cooks evenly and the kheer doesn't stick to the bottom. The kheer should thicken and the rice should become soft.

6. 6.Check Rice Doneness

   After cooking for the estimated time, take a small amount of rice from the kheer on a spoon. Press it between your fingers to check if it's fully cooked and soft. It should mash easily.

7. 7.Add Cardamom Powder and Sugar

   Once the rice is cooked and the kheer has reached a desired thick consistency, add 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder and 1 cup of sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar completely dissolves into the kheer.

8. 8.Final Boil and Serve

   Bring the kheer to one final boil after adding the sugar, then turn off the gas. The kheer is now complete and ready to be served. You can garnish it with additional dry fruits if desired. Enjoy this delicious and aromatic Kheer!