Dry Fruits Kheer

Dry Fruits Kheer is a rich, creamy and comforting dessert made by simmering milk with a mix of nuts powder and garnished with finely chopped dry fruits. It is quick to make and a lovely alternate to regular kheer. This kheer is very rich and delicious. It is very easy to make, milk thickened with crunchy dry fruits and nuts makes this kheer unique and tasty.

This kheer is not only tasty but also keeps us energized for long and is very comforting. The combination of milk, nuts and dry fruits gives creamy texture with little crunch from toppings. You can enjoy it warm or chilled, both ways taste good and feel satisfying. You can easily twist it with your favorite dry fruits or nuts each time.

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• About Dry Fruits Kheer
• Dry Fruits Kheer Ingredients
• How to make Dry Fruits Kheer Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Dry Fruits Kheer

Dry Fruits Kheer is Indian milk pudding which gets rich taste from nuts powder and dry fruits. It comes from those old traditional Indian sweets where milk and nuts was used to make something special for festivals and happy occasions. That is the basic idea behind this kheer.

This recipe has a mild sweet flavor, nutty and little aromatic with a hint of saffron. Also figs, raisins and mix of nuts gives beautiful layers of taste in every spoon. You can always change it up by adding some dates or using whatever nuts you have in hand. Condensed milk makes it even more rich and slightly thick without even needing to cook for a long time.

This kheer is versatile, you can make a small portion just to satisfy dessert craving or a big bowl for family gathering. It has smooth and creamy texture, with some crunchy bites from chopped dry fruits here and there. It feels filling but still light on stomach, so perfect for fasting days or any special day.

I usually make this when I want something quick but rich. It's simple and everyone loves it. Sometimes I keep it chilled, sometimes serve little warm, both tastes really nice.

Easy and  tasty Dry Fruit and Nut Kheer gets ready in minutes. Only the milk reducing part takes time else it will be quick to make if you have powdered nuts in hand .I always have nuts powder as I make in bulk and store, use a teaspoon for making kheer / rabdi.

Dry Fruits Kheer Ingredients

• Milk - I have used full cream milk to make the kheer creamy and rich. You can use low fat milk also if you prefer.
• Sugar - This adds sweetness to the kheer. You can adjust how much you add or even skip if figs are already too sweet.
• Figs - I just chopped few into pieces and added, it gives nice sweetness and chewy texture to the kheer. You can replace with dates if you want.
• Raisins - I added raisins for little burst of sweetness. They give soft chewiness. You can skip or use sultanas instead.
• Condensed milk - This adds richness and slightly thickens kheer. You can skip if you want lighter version but then simmer longer.
• Powdered nuts - I have used cashews, badam and pista powdered. This makes kheer creamy and nutty.
• Chopped pista - I used whole pista chopped for garnishing. This adds crunch and flavor. You can use any nuts for topping.
• Ghee - I have used melted ghee to fry figs and raisins. It adds aroma and slight richness. You can skip if want.
• Saffron strands - I just added pinch of saffron for color and aroma. You can skip if not available.

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How to make Dry Fruits Kheer Step by Step

1.Toast nuts till its slightly browned. Then grind it to a coarse powder. I made it in bulk to store. I  measured ¼ nuts powder and used it here.

2.Take milk in pan. Boil till it reduces a little.

3.Then add saffron strands, sugar and let it boil for a good 10 minutes in sim.

4.Now add condensed milk and nuts powder. Keep cooking in low flame. Scrape the sides and keep mixing to avoid burning at the bottom.

5.Chop figs into small pieces. Heat ghee in a tadka pan, add raisins and chopped figs fry for a minute.

6.Then add it to the milk nuts mixture. Keep cooking

7.At one stage it will thicken and coat the ladle. That's the right stage, Switch off. Garnish with chopped nuts and serve chilled.

Serve chilled.

Expert Tips

• Choose good quality nuts - I usually pick fresh cashews, badam and pista. Old nuts give less flavor.
• Coarse grind nuts - I have found coarse grind works best, don't over grind or kheer become pasty.
• Fry dry fruits lightly - I added raisins and figs in melted ghee for few seconds. Gives nice aroma and softens fruits.
• Scrap sides while cooking - I usually scrap sides of pan so milk does not stick at bottom.
• Adjust consistency - Kheer thickens as it cools, switch off when it coats ladle lightly. Simmer more if want thicker.

Serving and Storage

Serve this as a dessert during festivals or as a quick treat after meals, either chilled or slightly warm. You can store leftover kheer in fridge for one day, it still tastes good next day too. Avoid storing long because milk and figs release water and kheer may become watery.

FAQS

1.Can I use only one type of nut?

Yes, you can use only cashew or pista. Flavor little changes but kheer still tastes good.

2.Can I add more dry fruits?

Yes, you can add more figs, raisins or chopped dates. I usually adjust according to taste.

3.Can I skip condensed milk?

Yes, you can skip condensed milk. Kheer will be lighter but simmer longer to thicken.

4.Can I make it in advance?

Yes, few hours before serving is fine. Keep in fridge and stir before serving.

5.Can I serve warm?

Yes, you can serve slightly warm. I usually make half warm half chilled sometimes, both taste nice.

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