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Kheer Rice Pudding Recipe

A delicious and creamy Indian rice pudding made with milk, rice, and nuts.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup basmati rice
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 10-12 almonds, chopped
  • 10-12 cashews, chopped
  • 10-12 pistachios, chopped
  • 10-12 raisins
  • A pinch saffron strands (optional)

Instructions 

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring the milk to a boil.
  3. Add the rice and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. When the rice is half-cooked, add sugar and cardamom powder.
  5. Continue cooking until the rice is fully cooked and the mixture thickens.
  6. Add the chopped nuts, raisins, and saffron strands.
  7. Cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  8. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Kheer, Rice Pudding
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