Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Pakistani · South Asian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by FROZEN SHADES BY ZAINAB HUZEFA on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Boil Milk

    Pour 1 litre milk into a pot. Stir continuously with a spatula to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

  2. Flavor Milk

    Once the milk comes to a boil, add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp cardamom powder. Stir well to combine and continue to cook on low heat until the milk thickens slightly.

  3. Prepare Sweet Potatoes

    Peel 1/2 kg sweet potatoes one by one using a peeler. Immediately chop them into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl of water to prevent them from oxidizing and turning black.

  4. Wash and Dry Sweet Potatoes

    Wash the chopped sweet potatoes thoroughly with 2-3 changes of water until the water runs clear. Drain them completely using a colander and then spread them out on a clean cloth to dry any excess moisture.

  5. Fry Sweet Potatoes

    In a separate pot, add 1/4 cup homemade ghee and let it melt and heat up. Add the dried sweet potato pieces to the hot ghee and fry them lightly, stirring with a spatula, until they are slightly golden and tender.

  6. Combine and Cook Kheer

    Pour the previously boiled and flavored milk mixture into the pot with the fried sweet potatoes. Mix everything well with a spatula and continue to cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the kheer thickens to a desired consistency.

  7. Mash Kheer

    Once the kheer has thickened and the sweet potatoes are very soft, use a masher to lightly mash the sweet potatoes directly in the pot. Continue to stir and cook for a few more minutes until the kheer achieves a creamy and smooth texture.

  8. Garnish and Serve

    Transfer the prepared kheer into a serving dish. Garnish generously with chopped pistachios. Serve warm or chilled.

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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 Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
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Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Flavour tipFrying Sweet Potatoes in Ghee

    Frying sweet potatoes in ghee enhances flavor and texture.

  • Cooking tipDo Not Over

    Thicken the kheer on the stove, as it will thicken further upon cooling, affecting the creamy texture.

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