Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 14

Traditional and Sweet Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

235

Sugar

18g

Fat

Kheer is a traditional Indian rice pudding, famous among Asian and Middle Eastern cultures, often served at festivals or weddings. It has a creamy consistency with a nutty, fruity aroma due to garnishing with raisins or almonds. Some recipe preparations include the addition of sweetened condensed milk or pistachios. The dish is believed to bring strength due to its nutritional value and religious significance. It is an easy-to-make and flavorful dessert that will be loved by everyone.

Instructions

1.	Rinse rice and soak for 20 minutes. In a large saucepan, bring milk to a boil on medium heat.
2.	Drain rice and add to boiling milk, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking. The rice should be cooked completely and the kheer should be thicker now.
3.	Add sugar and cardamom and mix well. Keep on stir for few minutes until the sugar dissolves.
4.	Garnish with raisins or almonds. Serve hot or chilled.

PROS

The Kheer is soft and creamy; the cardamom spice gives it a sweet aroma; and the raisins and almonds add a nutty and fruity flavour to the dessert.

It is considered a healthy option of dessert due to low-fat milk and enriched with rice vitamins and minerals.

CONS

The dish contains sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes, and also heavy consumption of rice can cause digestive concerns.

The Kheer needs to be continuously stirred while cooking to avoid lumps in the mixture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Kheer is a healthy dessert option, enriched with rice vitamins and minerals, high in carbohydrates that provide instant energy due to its sweet components. The dish contains low-fat milk, which contains calcium and other essential minerals.

	1 quart whole milk
	1/2 cup uncooked white rice
	1/4 cup sugar
	1/4 teaspoon cardamom
	raisins or almonds