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