Rice Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)
Summary
- This video demonstrates how to prepare a traditional Indian rice kheer, a creamy and sweet rice pudding. It involves roasting dry nuts, cooking soaked rice in milk with saffron, and sweetening it with sugar, resulting in a rich and comforting dessert.
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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Ghee 2 tablespoons
- Mixed dry nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews) 1/4 cup
- Soaked rice 1/2 cup
- Milk 1 liter
- Kesar (saffron) 5-6 strands
- Sugar 1/2 cup
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Ladle
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
No Saffron?
- 1/4 tsp turmeric (color only, no flavor match)
- 1/2 tsp safflower threads
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Roast Dry Nuts
Add 1 tablespoon of ghee to a pan over medium heat. Once melted, add 1/4 cup of mixed dry nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews) and light roast them for about until fragrant and slightly golden. Remove the roasted nuts from the pan and set aside.
Step 2: Cook Soaked Rice
Add another 1 tablespoon of ghee to the same pan. Then, add 1/2 cup of soaked rice to the pan and stir for about .
Step 3: Add Milk and Saffron
Pour 1 liter of milk into the pan with the rice. Add 5-6 strands of kesar (saffron) to the milk and rice mixture.
Step 4: Simmer Kheer
Stir the mixture well and bring it to a boil. the heat to low and cook for , stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft and the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
Step 5: Add Sugar
Once the kheer has thickened, add 1/2 cup of sugar to the mixture and stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves.
Step 6: Combine with Roasted Nuts
Add the previously roasted dry nuts to the kheer and mix well to distribute them evenly.
Step 7: Serve and Garnish
Ladle the hot kheer into a serving bowl. Garnish with a sprinkle of additional chopped dry nuts before serving.
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