Name: Traditional Indian Rice Kheer (Rice Pudding)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4-6 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 liters Milk; 2 tablespoons (chopped) Almonds; 2 tablespoons (chopped) Cashews; 2 tablespoons Raisins; 2 tablespoons (chopped) Dried Coconut; 4 Green Cardamom Pods; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 Dried Red Berry (optional); 1/2 cup Rice; 3/4 cup (or to taste) Sugar

Ready in

50 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

35 min

Serving

4-6 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Recipe Summary

This video demonstrates how to prepare a classic Indian rice kheer, a creamy and sweet rice pudding. Made with milk, rice, sugar, and an assortment of dry fruits and aromatic spices, it's a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Milk 1.5 liters
Almonds 2 tablespoons (chopped)
Cashews 2 tablespoons (chopped)
Raisins 2 tablespoons
Dried Coconut 2 tablespoons (chopped)
Green Cardamom Pods 4
Bay Leaves 2
Dried Red Berry (optional) 1
Rice 1/2 cup
Sugar 3/4 cup (or to taste)

Tools You'll Need

Pot
Bowl

Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps

No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano

⚠ Contains Allergens

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Boil Milk

Pour 1.5 liters of milk into a large pot and place it on the stove over medium-high heat. Bring the milk to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom or overflowing.

Step 2: Prepare Dry Fruits

In a separate bowl, gather the dry fruits: 2 tablespoons of almonds, 2 tablespoons of cashews, 2 tablespoons of raisins, and 2 tablespoons of chopped dried coconut. Chop the almonds and cashews into smaller pieces.

Step 3: Add Spices to Milk

Once the milk begins to boil, add 4 green cardamom pods, 2 bay leaves, and 1 dried red berry (if using) to the pot. Stir the milk and spices together.

Step 4: Add Dry Fruits

Carefully add the prepared chopped almonds, cashews, raisins, and dried coconut to the boiling milk. Stir well to incorporate them.

Step 5: Prepare and Add Rice

Wash 1/2 cup of rice thoroughly and soak it in water for about . Drain the soaked rice and add it to the boiling milk mixture in the pot. Stir continuously for the first few minutes to prevent the rice from clumping or sticking to the bottom.

Step 6: Cook Kheer

Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook the kheer, stirring frequently, for about . Cook until the rice is fully tender and the kheer has thickened to your desired creamy consistency.

Step 7: Add Sugar

Once the kheer has thickened and the rice is cooked, add 3/4 cup of sugar (or adjust to your preferred sweetness). Stir continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved into the kheer.

Step 8: Serve Kheer

Remove the kheer from the heat. It can be served hot or chilled. Garnish with additional chopped dry fruits if desired.

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