Rice Kheer / Rice Pudding Recipe
Rice Kheer / Rice Pudding Recipe: As a housewife who loves cooking and is a food critic, I am always on the lookout for classic and traditional recipes that are not just easy to prepare but also have that personal touch. Rice Kheer, also known as Rice Pudding, is a staple in many households, including mine. The aroma of cardamom, saffron and sweetened milk simmering on the stovetop is simply divine. The creamy texture, combined with the delicate flavor of the spices, makes this dish a true comfort food.
What is Rice Kheer / Rice Pudding?
Rice Kheer or Rice Pudding is a dessert made by cooking rice in sweetened milk and flavored with cardamom, saffron, and other spices. It is a staple in many Indian households and is also popular in other countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh and Iran. This dish is perfect for special occasions such as festivals, family gatherings, or just a comforting dessert after a meal.
Variations of Rice Kheer / Rice Pudding Recipe
- Saffron Rice Kheer: Made by adding a generous pinch of saffron strands to the dish, giving it a lovely yellow color and a distinct flavor.
- Badam Rice Kheer: Made by adding almonds to the dish, which provides a nutty flavor and texture.
- Kesar Rice Kheer: This variation uses saffron as the main flavor, resulting in a rich and aromatic dessert.
- Rice Pudding with condensed milk: This variation uses condensed milk instead of regular milk, making the dish sweeter and creamier.
Nutrition in Rice Kheer / Rice Pudding
Rice Kheer is a high-calorie dessert, but it is also packed with nutrients. Rice is a good source of carbohydrates, and the addition of milk, cardamom, and other spices provides calcium, protein, and other essential vitamins and minerals. While it may not be a low-calorie dessert, it is still a healthier option compared to many other sweets.
Step by step Rice Kheer / Rice Pudding Recipe
Rice Kheer / Rice Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup basmati rice
- 1 milk
- 4 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- 4 cashew
- 4 almond / badam
- 8 raisins
Instructions
Preparations
- Rinse basmati rice thoroughly and soak the rice for 30 mins.
- Finely chop all dryfuits except raisins. Soak raisins in lukewarm water. If you want to use peeled off almonds, then soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes. This method will help you to peel off almonds quickly and easily.
Cooking
- For making Kheer, add full fat milk in a heavy bottom Pan or Kadai.
- Keep Kadai on a low to medium-low heat. Stir at intervals so that the milk does not stick at the bottom of the pan.
- Let the milk comes to a boil.
- As the milk begins to boil, drain all the water from the rice and add it to the hot boiling milk and mix well.
- Cook rice on a low heat. Let it slowly simmer to give a nice texture. You don't have to cover Kadai or Pan with a lid.
- When rice is cooked 80% or starts dissolving in Kheer and it starts getting thicker, then add sugar. You can add more or less sugar according to your preferences. Mix the sugar in the milk with a Spatula.
- Continue to cook rice on a low to medium-low heat. Do stir at intervals. Simmer till the rice is cooked completely.
- Then add cardamom powder or you can take whole green cardamom pods and grind them in mortar pestle.
- Let Kheer becomes from hot to lukewarm then add all chopped dryfuits and drain water from raisins and add them also in Kheer.
- As the Kheer cools down, will thickens more.
- You can serve Kheer hot, lukewarm or chilled.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Step by Step Video of Recipe
Notes & Tips
- Rice: I recommend to use basmati rice for that texture and aroma. If you don’t have basmati rice then use any long-grained rice or your regular rice.
- Dryfuits: You can also blanch almonds in a microwave safe bowl for 2 - 3 minutes on high. Choice and amount of dry fruits are totally personal choice.
- Sweetness: You can also adjust sweetness as per your choice. We prefer desserts little less sweet so I used 4 tbsp sugar, if you like more sweetness can add more sugar as per your taste. You can add jaggery as well (add jaggery only when Kheer cools down properly).
- What else can add in Rice Kheer Recipe? You can add dried rose petals or kewra water or rose water for fragrance when Rice Kheer completely cools down.
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Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
FAQs – Rice Kheer / Rice Pudding Recipe
What is Rice Kheer / Rice Pudding?
Rice Kheer, also known as Rice Pudding, is a traditional Indian dessert made by cooking rice in milk and sugar. The dish is flavored with spices like cardamom, saffron, and nutmeg and garnished with nuts like almonds and pistachios. It is typically served during special occasions and festivals, and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Can Rice Kheer be made without Rice?
Yes, Rice Kheer can be made without rice. Some variations of the recipe call for using semolina or vermicelli instead of rice. These alternatives offer a different texture, but the flavor remains the same.
What is the best type of Rice to use for Rice Kheer?
Basmati Rice is considered the best type of rice to use for Rice Kheer as it cooks to a tender and creamy texture and has a delicate aroma that complements the spices and flavors in the dish. However, any short-grain rice can be used for Rice Kheer.
What are the variations of Rice Kheer?
There are several variations of Rice Kheer, including Mango Rice Kheer, Kesar Rice Kheer, and Badam Kheer. Some recipes also call for the addition of fruit like mangoes, strawberries, and bananas to create a fruity twist on the classic dessert.
How long does Rice Kheer last in the refrigerator?
Rice Kheer can last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days if stored in an airtight container. The pudding will thicken as it cools, so you may need to add a little milk to thin it out before reheating.
Can Rice Kheer be made vegan?
Yes, Rice Kheer can be made vegan by using plant-based milk instead of dairy milk and a vegan sweetener instead of sugar. Coconut milk and almond milk work well as substitutes and provide a rich, creamy texture to the pudding.
How to make Rice Kheer creamier?
To make Rice Kheer creamier, you can add condensed milk or heavy cream to the pudding while it is cooking. Additionally, cooking the Rice Kheer on low heat and stirring frequently will also help to create a creamier texture.
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