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Rice Kheer Recipe

Rice Kheer Recipe
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Creamy and aromatic, Rice Kheer is a traditional Indian rice pudding that is sweet, comforting, and flavored with cardamom. This easy recipe will guide you through creating a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Rice Kheer:

  • 1/3 cup uncooked white basmati rice
  • 4 cups whole milk (reduced-fat 2% works too)
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp cashews, chopped
  • 2 tbsp almonds, chopped
  • 1/3 tsp cardamom powder

Instructions

  1. Rinse and soak the rice: Rinse the rice and soak it for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat up the milk: In a heavy-bottomed pan on medium-high heat, add the milk.
  3. Add rice to milk: Add the rinsed and drained rice to the milk.
  4. Stir and simmer: Stir often to prevent sticking and simmer until the milk starts to boil over.
  5. Add sugar: Once the milk is boiling, reduce heat and add sugar.
  6. Include nuts and cardamom: Add chopped almonds, cashews, and cardamom powder.
  7. Continue cooking: Stir well and cook until the rice and milk combine and thicken.
  8. Adjust consistency: Cook to desired thickness, then turn off the stove.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sugar according to your preference.
  • The kheer will thicken further as it cools.

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Keywords: Rice Kheer, Rice Pudding, Indian Dessert

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