Across India · Vegetarian
Rice Kheer.
Rice slowly simmered in milk with cardamom and a little sugar.
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Contains dairy and optional nuts. Kheer thickens further as it cools.
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Rice Kheer
~60 minutes estimated. Contains dairy and optional nuts. Kheer thickens further as it cools.
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
- 01
Rinse rice and drain. Bring milk to a gentle simmer in a heavy saucepan.
- 02
Add rice and cook over low heat, stirring often and scraping the bottom to prevent scorching, until rice is soft and milk thickens.
- 03
Add sugar and cardamom and simmer briefly. Top with optional almonds.
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.Contains dairy and optional nuts. Kheer thickens further as it cools.
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