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Quinoa Kheer Recipe

Quinoa Kheer is a creamy dessert made with quinoa, milk and sugar arnished with nuts. It’s different from regular rice kheer and feels lighter. Its subtle sweetness makes it easy to enjoy without feeling too heavy on stomach. Recipe included with step by step pictures.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2 cups
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon ghee
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • few strands saffron
  • a pinch of cardamom powder
  • 2 teaspoon pistachios chopped - just for garnish

Instructions

  • Measure quinoa, rinse it in water at least twice then soak in water for at least 15mins. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add drained quinoa.
  • Sauté for 3-5 mins in low flame until a nutty flavour comes. Now add ¼ cup milk and ¼ cup water.
  • Add a spoon to it to avoid milk overflowing while pressure cooking. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
  • Now remove the spoon and check quinoa, it will be soft. Now add remaining ¾ cup milk.
  • Add saffron, let it boil for a 2 mins or until it starts to thicken.
  • Now add sugar and let it cook for 5 mins in low flame.
  • Add cardamom powder and let it cook for 2 mins, finally garnish with chopped pistachios. Enjoy Quinoa Kheer!

Notes

  • Soak quinoa – I just rinse and soak the quinoa for least 15 minutes. Cooks faster and tastes better.
  • Simmer slowly – I cook in low flame so that the milk thickens slowly and don’t stick to the bottom.
  • Adjust thickness – If kheer is very thick, I just add little warm extra milk while serving.
  • Use full cream milk – I just use full cream milk to make the kheer rich and creamy. Plant milk works but will be lighter.
  • Garnish last – I always add nuts at end so they stay crunchy and looks nice. You can use any of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Kheer Recipe
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 262 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 51mg2%
Potassium 367mg10%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 222IU4%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 165mg17%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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