Kheer

KHEER

Ingredients

• 1/4th cup Long grain Rice (washed and drained)
• 4-5 cups Milk
• 2-3 Cardamom Seeds (crushed)
• 2 tbsp. Almonds (blanched silvered)
• A pinch of Saffron Threads, soaked in a little hot milk
• 1 tbsp Pistachio Nuts (skinned & chopped)
• 1 tbsp Raisins (optional)
• 2-3tbsp Sugar

Method

• Put the rice, milk and cardamom in a pan, bring to boil and simmer gently until the rice is soft and the grains are starting to break up.
• Add almonds, pistachio, saffron and raisins and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
• Remove from heat and serve either warm or chilled.