Kheer Rice

Kheer Rice is a creamy, indulgent Indian dessert made with rice, milk, and flavored with cardamom and saffron. Perfect for a midnight snack, this dish offers a sweet and comforting experience.

Ingredients

• Basmati rice - 50 grams
• Full-fat milk - 500 ml
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Saffron strands - a pinch
• Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios) - 2 tablespoons
• Raisins - 1 tablespoon
• Rose water - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring the full-fat milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking.
3. Add the soaked rice to the boiling milk and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Once the rice is cooked and the milk has thickened, add the sugar, cardamom powder, salt, and saffron strands. Stir well to combine.
5. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the kheer has reached your desired consistency.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the rose water, chopped nuts, and raisins.
7. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional nuts if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in calcium and protein from milk, supporting bone health.
• Provides quick energy due to the carbohydrates from rice and sugar.

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