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    Kheer Recipe | Rice Kheer

    Last Updated On: Mar 13, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Kheer is a creamy, yummy dessert made by simmering milk with rice and garnished with nuts and flavors. Rice Kheer is an alternate dessert to the regular kheer for making at home for special lunches & religious festivals. Rice Kheer is simple & quick to make. Learn to make Kheer Recipe with step by step pictures and video.

    rice kheer in a wooden bowl with nuts garnish

    Kheer is a popular rich and creamy dessert you can make for festivals or any occasions at home. Usually Rice Kheer is made with basmati rice or raw rice. I have tried rice kheer with basmati rice many times so this time wanted to try with raw rice and the kheer came out so delicious.

    About Kheer Recipe

    Kheer is an Indian version of Rice pudding made using milk, rice and sugar as main ingredients. There are many kheer recipes but the classic traditional version is this Rice Kheer.

    Rice Kheer with rice simmered in milk with added sugar and flavorings tastes so divine. Rice Kheer resembles pudding but traditionally made with rice, milk, sugar,nuts and dry fruits along with flavorings.

    You can even make Kheer in cooker but the traditional version is by open cooking which gives it a unique taste. However during your busy days you can choose to use pressure cooker method or instant pot method.

    With less ingredients you can make this rich kheer but it takes time to get cooked as milk has to reduce, rice has to cook and yes its all worth the effort , do try this and let me know!

    Any festival meal is incomplete without kheer in the menu. Kheer originates from the North and we in South India call it payasam though both kheer and payasam have many similarities, they are different.

    rice kheer in a wooden bowl with nuts garnish

    Rice Kheer Video

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    Rice Kheer Ingredients

    • Rice – I used raw rice but alternatively you can use basmati rice too.
    • Milk – Use full fat milk, I used cows milk which needs a bit more boiling time.
    • Sugar – I used regular white sugar. You can use brown sugar or cane sugar too.
    • Nuts – I have used almonds and pistachios. You can use cashews, raisins and other favorite nuts too. You can even ghee roast the nuts and add it for extra crunch.
    • Flavoring – I have used cardamom powder, saffron and rose water which suits best for Rice Kheer.
    rice kheer ingredients

    How to make Rice Kheer Step by Step

    1.First soak 1/4 cup raw rice in water till immersing level. You can use basmati rice instead of raw rice. Soak in water for 30 mins.

    soak rice in water

    2.Rinse rice 2-3 times, strain and set aside.

    rinse well and drain

    3.In a large pot – add 4 cups milk that is 1 litre milk.

    boil milk

    4.Let it come to a rolling boil.

    let it come to rolling boil

    5.Simmer for 5 mins, meanwhile keep stirring and scraping the sides to collect the malai and add it to the boiling milk itself.

    simmer in low flame

    6.Now add soaked, drained rice to the milk. Give a quick mix.

    Pressure Cooker Method : Incase you want to pressure cook rice then pressure cook for 2-3 whistles in medium flame and switch off. Use a tall cooker so that milk does not overflow also drop a small spoon / plate inside the cooker to avoid overflowing.

    Instant Pot Method : Set mode to pressure cook high for 10 mins. Let pressure release by itself then proceed with the next steps.

    add rice

    7.Cook until rice turns soft, try to press the rice with a spoon if its mash able not mushy then rice is cooked perfectly. You should be able to feel the texture of rice so it should not be too mushy.

    cook until rice is mashable

    8.Now add 1/4 cup sugar.

    add sugar

    9.Add 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder and few strands of saffron.

    add cardamom powder.saffron

    10.Simmer until kheer becomes slightly thick. Meanwhile keep stirring in between scrap the sides and add the malai to the kheer.

    simmer until slightly thick

    11.Mash the rice slightly with a ladle.

    mash rice

    12.Add 1 tablespoon chopped mixed nuts. You can add more also if you like, we love to sprinkle the nuts while serving so I add very little while cooking. If you prefer you can even roast the nuts in ghee and add.

    add nuts

    13.Now add 1 teaspoon rose water / kewra water (optional) and switch off. If using rose essence add 1/4 teaspoon.

    add rose essence

    14.Switch off when it is still slightly runny as it thickens with time. Rice Kheer is ready to serve.

    rice kheer is ready

    Serve Rice Kheer hot or cold as per your preference.

    RiceKheer4 1

    Expert Tips

    • Always switch off the kheer while it is still slightly runny as the kheer tends to thicken with time so add milk if needed while serving.
    • Add sugar only after rice is cooked.
    • If using cane sugar make sure to add it only after simmering as there are chances for milk to curdle if you add it in high heat.
    • Do not cook the kheer in high flame, throughout the process use only low or low medium flame. Be patient and keep stirring to avoid burning at the bottom.
    • The only problem with this open pot method is that you have to baby sit and keep stirring else it will get burnt at the bottom.
    • Adjust sugar according to your preference.

    Storing & Serving Suggestion

    Enjoy Rice Kheer as a dessert after meal hot or cold as per your preference. Refrigerate for later use, keeps well for a day in room temperature and in fridge for 2-3 days.

    FAQS

    1.What type of rice is best for Rice Kheer?

    You can either use basmati rice or raw rice. Both tastes good for rice kheer. Depending on the variety and ageing of rice, it takes time to get cooked so keep an eye accordingly.

    2.What type of milk to use?

    Any full fat milk will be good to use for Rice Kheer. I have used cows milk which needs more boiling than the packet milk. However you can use packet milk with full cream.

    3.Rice pudding and Rice Kheer – What is the difference?

    No difference at all both Rice Kheer and Rice Pudding are the same just the name difference. Rice Kheer is often referred to as Indian Rice Pudding.

    rice kheer in a wooden bowl with nuts garnish

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    Kheer Recipe | Rice Kheer Recipe

    Kheer is a creamy, yummy dessert made by simmering milk with rice and garnished with nuts and flavors. Rice Kheer is an alternate dessert to the regular kheer for making at home for special lunches & religious festivals. Rice Kheer is simple & quick to make. Learn to make Kheer Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Servings2 servings
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups milk 1 litre milk
    • 1/4 cup sugar ~3 to 4 tablespoon should be good too
    • 1/4 cup raw rice
    • 1 tablespoon mixed nuts
    • 1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • 6-8 strands saffron

    Instructions

    • First soak 1/4 cup raw rice in water till immersing level. You can use basmati rice instead of raw rice. Soak in water for 30 mins.
    • Rinse rice 2-3 times, strain and set aside.
    • In a large pot – add 4 cups milk ie 1 litre milk.
    • Let it come to a rolling boil.
    • Simmer for 5 mins, meanwhile keep stirring and scarping the sides to collect the malai and add it to the boiling milk itself.
    • Now add soaked, drained rice to the milk. Give a quick mix.
      Pressure Cooker Method :Incase you want to pressure cook rice then pressure cook for 2-3 whistles in medium flame and switch off. Use a tall cooker so that milk does not overflow also drop a small spoon / plate inside to avoid overflowing.
      Instant Pot Method :Set mode to pressure cook high for 10 mins. Let pressure release by itself then proceed with the next steps.
    • Cook until rice turns soft, try to press the rice with a spoon if its mashable then rice is cooked perfectly.
    • Now add 1/4 cup sugar.
    • Add 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder and few strands of saffron.
    • Simmer until kheer becomes slightly thick. Meanwhile keep stirring in between scrap the sides and add the malai to the kheer.
    • Mash the rice slightly.
    • Add 1 tablespoon chopped mixed nuts. You can add more also if you like, we love to sprinkle the nuts while serving so I add very little. If you prefer you can even roast the nuts in ghee and add.
    • Now add 1 teaspoon rose water(optional) and switch off.
    • Switch off when it is still slightly runny as it thickens with time. Rice Kheer is ready to serve.
    • Serve Rice Kheer hot or cold as per your preference.

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    Notes

    • Always switch off the kheer while it is still runny as the kheer tends to thicken with time so add milk if needed while serving.
    • Add sugar only after rice is cooked.
    • If using cane sugar make sure to add it only after simmering as there are chances for milk to curdle if you add it in high heat.
    • Do not cook the kheer in high flame, throughout the process use only low or low medium flame. Be patient and keep stirring to avoid burning at the bottom.
    • The only problem with this open pot method is that you have to baby sit and keep stirring else it will get burnt at the bottom.
    • Adjust sugar according to your preference.
    • For a different flavour you can add saffron and rose essence.
    Nutrition Facts
    Kheer Recipe | Rice Kheer Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (150 ml)
    Calories 357 Calories from Fat 126
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14g22%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 42mg14%
    Sodium 94mg4%
    Potassium 405mg12%
    Carbohydrates 49g16%
    Fiber 0.3g1%
    Sugar 37g41%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 395IU8%
    Vitamin C 0.04mg0%
    Calcium 306mg31%
    Iron 0.4mg2%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Sobi

      December 01, 2022 at 8:03 pm

      Hi Sharmi,
      Hope you are doing good.
      your page is one of the goto page for recipes for my baby. Thanks for all the info.

      Can this be given to 9 months baby? like in small servings. Any variations you suggest?
      thanks.

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        December 19, 2022 at 4:48 am

        Hi
        Thank you so much for your kind words!
        Reg rice kheer for 9 month babies, if you have started introducing milk other than breastmilk then you can give just few tsps but make sure when you make for babies skip sugar and flavourings as it is not advisable to introduce sugar before 1 yr. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    2. Yusuf

      April 21, 2023 at 12:12 pm

      Beautiful and very very very nice 👌

      Reply
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