Rice kheer
Simmer measured rice in milk, stir until tender and add sugar near the end for a small Diwali rice kheer.
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Ingredients
- 1 litre whole milk
- ¼ cup short- or medium-grain rice
- 4–5 tbsp sugar, adjust to taste
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts (optional)
- A few saffron strands (optional)
- Water for rinsing and soaking rice
How to make it
- Rinse rice until the water is less cloudy, then soak for about fifteen minutes and drain. Keep the milk, sugar and flavourings measured.
- Bring milk to a gentle simmer in a heavy pan. Add drained rice and lower the heat so it bubbles steadily without boiling over.
- Cook for about thirty-five to forty-five minutes, stirring regularly and scraping the base and sides. Check that a grain crushes easily before judging the thickness.
- Add sugar and cardamom once the rice is tender. If using saffron, soak it in a spoonful of warm milk from the pan and return it to the kheer.
- Simmer briefly to combine, add optional nuts and switch off the heat. Keep it slightly looser than the final texture because it thickens as it cools.
- Serve warm at a comfortable temperature or cool in small shallow containers and refrigerate promptly for a chilled dessert. Chilling takes additional time beyond the listed soak and cooking estimate.
Good to know
- If rice is still firm, continue gentle cooking rather than adding more sugar.
- For a guest avoiding dairy, use a recipe designed for their preferred milk alternative instead of assuming identical cooking behaviour.
Can I use ingredients I already have?
Yes. Check the ingredient list and quantities above before starting. Adjust the batch to your needs; shopping pack quantities are separate from recipe measurements.
What should I check before cooking?
Read all the steps first, prepare your equipment and check ingredient labels for your family’s dietary needs. Use the recipe-specific tips above where provided.
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