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Across India · Vegetarian

Rice Kheer.

Rice slowly simmered in milk with cardamom and a little sugar.

◷ ~60 min4 servingsCurry Table version
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Contains dairy and optional nuts. Kheer thickens further as it cools.

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CURRY TABLE · HOME-STYLE RECIPE

Rice Kheer

~60 minutes estimated. Contains dairy and optional nuts. Kheer thickens further as it cools.

Servings4

US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse rice and drain. Bring milk to a gentle simmer in a heavy saucepan.

  2. 02

    Add rice and cook over low heat, stirring often and scraping the bottom to prevent scorching, until rice is soft and milk thickens.

  3. 03

    Add sugar and cardamom and simmer briefly. Top with optional almonds.

THE CURRY TABLE TOUCH · OPTIONAL VARIATION

Orange-cardamom finish

Add: 0.25 tsp finely grated orange zest

Stir the zest into warm kheer after switching off the heat. Use only colored peel and avoid adding orange juice to the milk.

A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.
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Contains dairy and optional nuts. Kheer thickens further as it cools.

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