Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Kheer (Rice Pudding) Photo by Rasmus Gundorff Sæderup on Unsplash

Kheer is a classic dessert for Eid and special occasions.

  • ⏱ Prep: 10 min
  • 🔥 Cook: 50 min
  • 🍽 Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup basmati rice, soaked 30 minutes
  • 1 litre full-fat milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 4 green cardamom, crushed
  • 2 tbsp chopped almonds and pistachios
  • Pinch of saffron (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring milk to a boil in a heavy pan.
  2. Add drained rice and cook on low heat, stirring often, 35–40 minutes until thick and creamy.
  3. Add sugar and cardamom and cook 5 more minutes.
  4. Stir in half the nuts and saffron.
  5. Serve warm or chilled, topped with nuts.

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