====== Kheer ====== 

Tags: [[dessert]] - [[indian]] - [[vegetarian]] - [[Gluten Free|GF]] - [[GF Vegetarian]] - [[GF dessert]] - \\ [[GF indian]] \\ 
Active Time: 10 minutes \\ 
Passive Time: 1.5 hours + optional overnight \\ 
Serves: 4 \\

====Description====
Classic Indian rice pudding flavored with cardamom and saffron


====Ingredients====
  *Whole milk: 1 liter \\ \\ 
  *Basmati rice: 1/4 cup, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
  *Sugar: 1/3 cup \\ \\ 
  *Green cardamom: black seeds from 6 pods, finely powdered
  *Pistachios: 25, shelled, coarsely ground with some big chunks left in
  *Saffron: small pinch

====Notes====
  *It's important to use freshly ground cardamom for the best flavor
  *Substitute your nut(s) and raisins of choice for pistachios
  *You can add some rose water if you like that flavor
  *Saffron is probably optional

====Instructions====
  -Bring milk to boil in saucepan
  -Add rice and sugar. Reduce heat and simmer until desired thickness is reached, 30 - 60 minutes. Stir every few minutes, scraping the side of the pot back into the milk/rice mixture if applicable
  -Approximately 10 minutes before simmering is complete, stir in cardamom, nuts, and saffron
  -Refrigerate overnight and serve cold for best flavor/texture

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