Kheer

Tags: dessert - indian - vegetarian - GF - GF Vegetarian - GF dessert -
GF indian
Active Time: 10 minutes
Passive Time: 1.5 hours + optional overnight
Serves: 4

Classic Indian rice pudding flavored with cardamom and saffron

• 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

• 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

1. Bring milk to boil in saucepan
2. 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
3. Approximately 10 minutes before simmering is complete, stir in cardamom, nuts, and saffron
4. Refrigerate overnight and serve cold for best flavor/texture