Chawal ki kheer or rice kheer is a traditional rice pudding made for most occasions in Indian homes. It is known by various names in different regions of India each having different preparation style. Rice kheer is a popular Indian sweet dessert made with basmati rice, milk, nuts and saffron. It is a rich, creamy dessert which is very easy to prepare and does not required much cooking skills. It can be served hot and chilled. Being filled with nuts and dried fruits, it becomes part of any festive menu and special occasions.
Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
No. of Servings: 4
Course: Sweet Dish
Cuisine: North Indian
Author: Ritu’s Kitchen
Ingredients:
4 Cups Milk
5 Tablespoons Basmati Rice
½ Cup Sugar
2 Green Cardamoms Crushed
10 Almonds Blanched & Sliced
1 pinch saffron strands (kesar) or 10 to 15 saffron strands
10 chopped or sliced unsalted pistachios (pista)
1 tablespoon golden raisins (kishmish)
To make Chawal ki Kheer follow these steps:
Total time: 25 min
No. of Servings: 4
Course: Sweet Dish
Cuisine: North Indian
Author: Ritu’s Kitchen
Ingredients:
4 Cups Milk
5 Tablespoons Basmati Rice
½ Cup Sugar
2 Green Cardamoms Crushed
10 Almonds Blanched & Sliced
1 pinch saffron strands (kesar) or 10 to 15 saffron strands
10 chopped or sliced unsalted pistachios (pista)
1 tablespoon golden raisins (kishmish)
To make Chawal ki Kheer follow these steps:
- Bring milk to boil in a cooker. Then add a few saffron strands in the milk.
- Add rice, sugar and cardamoms. Stir till sugar is dissolved. Close cooker.
- Bring to full pressure on medium heat. Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove cooker from heat. Allow to cool it naturally.
- Open cooker.
- Again, place a cooker on the medium heat and add pistachios, kishmish, cook until a creamy consistency is obtained (approximately 2 minutes), stirring constantly.
- Place kheer in a serving bowl. Serve hot or cold.
- Garnished with almonds.
