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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
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
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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