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Kheer ~ Indian Rice Pudding

Course Desserts
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 -6
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup basmati rice soaked for 30 minutes
  • 1 liter full fat milk
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup raw sugar
  • 1 tbsp rosewater optional
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 6-8 almonds

Instructions

  • Wash and drain the soaked rice. Crush slightly with your fingers.
  • Heat milk with the cardamom and salt. As it gets heated, add the rice.
  • Cook on low flame till the rice gets overcooked and the milk thickens.
  • Add in the sugar and cook further till nicely mashed.
  • Add the rosewater and switch off the flame. Mix well.
  • Heat the ghee and fry the almonds. Add in to the kheer.