Rice Kheer
Rice Kheer is extremely famous for being a traditional dessert of the Indian subcontinent. It's cooking and serving is mostly seen during auspicious occasions. The elation being brought by the festival remains incomplete without this sweet traditional dish. To give an exceptional taste to Rice kheer, Saffron strands and Dry Fruits can be added as per your taste. Almonds, Golden raisins and Cashews along with Saffron and Cardamom are added too.
Ingredients |
Quantity |
Basmati rice |
1/2 cup |
Full-fat milk |
1 liter |
Sugar |
1/2 cup (adjust to taste) |
Green cardamom pods |
4-5, crushed |
Saffron strands (optional) |
A pinch |
Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, etc.) |
2 tablespoons |
Raisins |
1 tablespoon |
Ghee (clarified butter) |
1 teaspoon |
Edible rose petals (optional) |
A few strands |
Method Of Preparation
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Once the ghee is hot, add the drained rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it turns slightly golden and aromatic.
- Pour the milk into the pan with the rice and bring it to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Once the milk starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the rice simmer in the milk. Keep stirring occasionally to ensure the rice doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan and the milk doesn't overflow.
- After about 30-40 minutes, the rice will become soft and the mixture will start to thicken. At this point, add the crushed cardamom pods and saffron strands (if using). Stir well.
- Add sugar to the kheer and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely and the kheer thickens to your desired consistency. Keep in mind that the kheer will thicken further upon cooling.
- Once the kheer reaches the desired consistency, turn off the heat and add the chopped nuts and raisins. Mix well.
- Allow the kheer to cool slightly before serving. You can serve it warm or chilled, garnished with more chopped nuts and edible rose petals if desired.