Rice Kheer

Bringing together two of India’s favorite foods, rice and milk, the Rice Kheer is bound to have you under a spell. Whip up this easy to make, even easier to please with dessert with this tried and tested recipe.

Prep time: 40 minutes + refrigeration time as required

Caters to: 8 gobblers

Challenge level: Beginner

From The Pantry:

• 100 grams rice (soaked in water)
• 1 kilogram milk (full cream)
• 15 green cardamom pieces, crushed
• 150 grams sugar (can change as per taste)
• 70 grams cashew nuts
• Edible silver foil (optional)

Cook Away:

1. Bring the milk to a boil in a heavy bottomed pan. Let it simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
2. Add the rice to the milk. Let it cook, keep stirring to avoid burning the milk.
3. Once cooked, and the consistency is to your liking, add the sugar.
4. Stir slowly till the sugar is completely dissolved.
5. Take the kheer off the stove. Add cardamom seeds to it.
6. Transfer the kheer to a serving bowl. Layer it with the silver foil and cashew nuts on top.
7. Let it chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Voila, your sweet tooth prayers have been answered!

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