Recipe for rice kheer or Rice Kheer
Kheer, also known as rice kheer, is a popular Indian sweet pudding made from rice, milk, sugar, and various aromatic spices. It is a traditional dessert that is served at festivals, religious occasions and also at weddings. Here is a Recipe for rice kheer:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1 teaspoon ghee
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice in water several times until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.
- Drain the water and add the soaked rice to a pot with 4 cups of milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and the milk has thickened.
- Add sugar, cardamom powder, slivered almonds and raisins to the pot and mix well. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved and the kheer has thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in ghee.
- Allow the kheer to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Note: You can also add some saffron or rose water for added flavor.
You can also add some chopped nuts like pistachios or cashews for added texture and flavor.
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Nutrition information
Assuming the recipe makes 4 servings, here is the approximate nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 371
Total fat: 11g
Saturated fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 32mg
Sodium: 139mg
Total carbohydrates: 61g
Dietary fiber: 0g
Sugars: 48g
Protein: 9g
Please note that the actual nutrition information may vary depending on the specific brands and quantities of ingredients used, as well as any variations in preparation.