Kheer – Traditional Indian Sweet
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Wash Rice
Thoroughly wash 1/2 cup of rice under running water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
Boil Water
In a pot, add 1 cup of water and bring it to a rolling boil over medium heat.
Cook Rice in Water
Add the washed rice to the boiling water. Stir gently to prevent sticking.
Add Salt
Add a pinch of salt to the cooking rice.
Dry Rice
Continue to stir and cook the rice until all the water is absorbed and the rice appears mostly dry, which should take approximately .
Add Milk
Pour 2 cups of milk into the pot with the cooked rice.
Cook Kheer to Thicken
Stir continuously to prevent the milk from burning at the bottom. Cook until the rice is completely soft and the kheer thickens to a creamy consistency, approximately .
Add Cardamom Powder
Once the kheer has thickened, add 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder and mix well.
Add Jaggery
Add 1/2 cup of grated jaggery to the kheer.
Dissolve Jaggery
Stir continuously until the jaggery completely dissolves and is well incorporated into the kheer, which should take about . The kheer will take on a light golden color.
Serve Kheer
Transfer the Kheer into serving bowls. Garnish with dry fruits, such as cashews, and serve warm or chilled.
Before You Cook
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No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
No Jaggery?
- Dark brown sugar (1:1)
- Muscovado sugar (1:1)
Variations
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- Add saffron strands for a fragrant KheerCustomise
- Include other dry fruits like almonds
Pistachios, or raisins.
- Use sugar instead of jaggeryIngredient swap
Use sugar instead of jaggery for a different flavor profile.
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