Rice Pudding (Chawal ki Kheer)

Indian Egg less Sweets Special
Punjabi/Sindhi/Uttar Pradesh Cuisine
Rice Pudding (Chawal ki Kheer)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Jeera Samba Rice/Special Kheer Rice- ¼ Cup

Pure Ghee- 1 Tsp.

Milk- 1 Litre

Sugar- 25 Grams or To Taste

Almonds- 1 Tbsp., Blanched & Slivered 

Raisins- 1 Tbsp.

Cardamom Powder- ¼ Tsp.

Rose Water- 1 Tsp. 

Saffron- Few Strands

Method: 

Clean, Wash & Soak Rice for about 30 Minutes to 1 Hour

Soak Almonds in Hot Water for about 30 Minutes so that the skin is removed easily

In a Heavy Bottomed Pot, Heat Ghee

Fry the Rice on Low Flame for about 3-4 Minutes

Add Milk and bring to a Boil

 

Turn the Flame down & Cook till the Rice is cooked

Always keep a check that the Milk doesn’t stick to the bottom of the Pot

The Kheer needs to have a Consistency just like that of a Thick Custard

Add Sugar, Cardamom Powder, Saffron & Stir

Add the Sliced Nuts, Raisin & Mix Well

Serve Warm or Chilled, tastes equally great!!!

 

Tips:

Preferably Full Cream should be used for this Recipe to get the desired Kheer Consistency & Taste!

Can use Blanched, Skin Removed & Chopped Almonds instead of Slivered Pieces

In case the Almonds can’t be soaked in Water, can also Microwave the Almonds soaked in Water on full for about 2 Minutes

Can use Peeled & Chopped Pistachios

Can use Few Drops of Rose Essence if Rose Water is unavailable

Our Personal Favorite is the Spanish Version with the addition of Cinnamon Powder sprinkled on the Kheer Bowl which are then kept to Chill & Tastes Yumm!

Feel free to share your views & do let us know how this one turned out :)