Kheer (Cardamom Rice Pudding)
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KheerCardamom Rice Pudding

A slow-cooked milk pudding with tender rice, gentle cardamom fragrance, and a rich finish of ghee, raisins, and cashews. Comforting and celebratory at the same time.

Prep

10m

Cook

50m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
499kcal

Calories

14g

Protein

18g

Fat

72g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4
  • 120g
    Basmati Rice (rinsed)
  • 1.2l
    Whole Milk
  • 90g
    White Sugar
  • 2g
    Cardamom Powder
  • 15ml
    Ghee
  • 40g
    Cashews
  • 35g
    Raisin

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the ghee in a heavy pot over medium heat, then add the basmati rice and stir for a minute until fragrant.

  2. 02

    Pour in the whole milk and bring it to a gentle simmer at about 90°C (194°F).

  3. 03

    Cook slowly, stirring often, until the rice is soft and the milk has thickened to a creamy pudding.

  4. 04

    Stir in the white sugar and cardamom powder until the sugar dissolves fully.

  5. 05

    Add the cashews and raisins and simmer briefly so they soften.

  6. 06

    Serve the pudding warm, or chill it and serve cold.

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