RICE KHEER( PUDDING) RECIPE

                                        RICE KHEER RECIPE (Rice Pudding)


Rice kheer, an Indian style pudding, is popular dessert cum sweet prepared in many households throughout India. It is known by various names in different regions of India each having minor different regional preparation style.
rice kheer can be made for any festival or celebration or also as a sweet dessert which you can serve after meals. this is quick and easy recipe and does not demand much cooking skills. for any festive occasion at home.

                                                           How to cook Rice Kheer

Ingredients for Rice Kheer:

• Basmati Rice - 50 gm
• Full cream milk – 1 liter
• Cashew Nuts - 50 gm (sliced)
• Dry Raisins - 25 gm (about one table spoon)
• Sugar - 100 gm (about 1 small bowl)
• Cardamom - 6 to 7 (peeled and grinded)
• 15-20 almonds/badam, blanched and sliced
• a pinch of saffron/kesar.

Directions:

• Wash the rice with water.

• Soak the rice in enough water for 30 minutes.

• Heat milk and let it come to a boil. After the milk boils, add the soaked rice.

• Reduce the flame.The kheer cooked on low flame is more tasty.
• Keep stirring the milk and let the rice grains cook.

• After the rice turns soft,add the almonds, cashews,cardamom powder and saffron.

• The rice and dry fruits cook well and the kheer also thickened.
• Now add sugar and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. 

• The kheer would also thicken by then.
• Switch off the flame and add the raisins. stir.
• You can serve the rice kheer, hot or warm. or pour in serving bowls.

NOTES:

The rice should be over cooked to get a more creamy texture for the kheer.
this rice kheer stays good for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.