Kheer

Kheer is an Indian pudding made with milk, sugar and rice. It is a very popular dish to be consumed during celebrations.

Serves: 10 portions

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INGREDIENTS

· Milk 1.5L

· Rice 100gms

· Sugar 100gms

· Almonds 50gms

· Cardamom powder 5gms

· Raisins 30gms

METHOD

· Take rice and wash it well. Soak it in water and keep aside.

· Take milk in a heavy bottom pan. Allow it to boil.

· Once it starts to boil, drain the rice and add it to the milk.

· Add sugar once the rice starts to cook.

· Let the rice cook in the milk. Keep stirring well so that the rice does not stick to the pan.

· Add in soaked raisin and sliced almonds.

· Add in freshly powdered green cardamom.

· Once the rice is cooked completely, remove from heat.

· Serve as preferred, either hot or cold.

CHEF’S TIPS

· You can add a few strands of saffron to the milk. It enhances the flavours.

· Along with raisin or almonds, you can also add sliced pistachio or crushed cashews to the kheer.

· To make it creamier, you can use full fat milk or even add condensed milk.