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Quinoa Kheer

Quinoa Kheer is a yummy creamy dessert made by simmering cooked quinoa with milk & sugar and garnished with nuts. Quinoa Kheer is one of the tastier version of Quinoa and can be tried as an alternate kheer. Quinoa Kheer gets you relished within the dietary world.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2 cups
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon ghee
  • 3/4 cup + 1/4 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 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 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 3/4 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

  • Simmer in low flame so that milk thickens and gives a nice creamy kheer.
  • You can add any nuts of your choice, as I had made the kheer like rabri I added just pistachios.
  • It thickens with time so switch off accordingly. You can add little milk(boiled) while serving if it becomes very thick.
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Kheer
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 234 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 35mg2%
Potassium 274mg8%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 155IU3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 121mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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