Kheer recipe 

Kheer is a popular Indian dessert made with milk, sugar, and rice. Here's a simple recipe to make kheer at home:

Ingredients:

1 liter of full-fat milk

1/2 cup of basmati rice

1/2 cup of sugar

A pinch of saffron strands

1/4 cup of chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews)

1 tsp of cardamom powder

1 tsp of rose water (optional)

Instructions:

• Rinse the rice with water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.

• In a heavy-bottomed pan, pour the milk and bring it to a boil over medium heat.

• Drain the water from the rice and add it to the milk. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Add sugar, saffron strands, and cardamom powder to the milk and rice mixture.

•  Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Add chopped nuts and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the kheer thickens to a desired consistency.

• Remove from heat and let it cool down. You can serve kheer hot or cold, garnished with more chopped nuts and a dash of rose water, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious homemade kheer.

Q: What is kheer?

A: Kheer is a creamy and sweet Indian dessert that is made with rice, milk, sugar, and cardamom. It is often garnished with nuts such as almonds, cashews, or pistachios.

Q: How do you make kheer?

A: To make kheer, you will need to combine rice, milk, and sugar in a large pot and cook them over medium heat until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened. Then, add in cardamom powder and any additional flavorings you like. Finally, garnish the kheer with nuts and serve it warm or chilled.

Q: Can I use any type of rice for kheer?

A: Basmati rice is the most commonly used rice for kheer, but you can also use other types of short-grain or medium-grain rice if you prefer.

Q: Can I make kheer in advance?

A: Yes, you can make kheer in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Just be sure to cool the kheer to room temperature before putting it in the fridge.

Q: How do I thicken kheer?

A: Kheer will naturally thicken as it cooks, but if you find that it is too thin, you can add a few tablespoons of rice flour or cornstarch mixed with water to help thicken it.

Q: Can I make kheer without milk?

A: Yes, you can make kheer without milk by using coconut milk or almond milk instead. However, the texture and flavor of the kheer may be slightly different from the traditional recipe.