Ingredients
Method
- Bring the milk to a boil in a heavy pan, then add the drained rice.
- Simmer on low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring often and scraping the bottom, until the rice is very soft and the milk has thickened.
- Add sugar, cardamom, saffron and nuts and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Serve warm or chilled. It thickens as it cools.
The spices that matter
Green cardamom Elaichi
Crushed into chai, simmered in kheer and halwa, fried whole in biryani and pulao, and ground into garam masala.
No green cardamom? There is no close substitute. A small mix of cinnamon and nutmeg works in baking.
Nice to have
Salt, oil or ghee, onions, ginger, garlic and fresh herbs are assumed. See how to make a tadka for the order to add whole spices.
Frequently asked questions
How long does kheer take to make?
About 5 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.
What spices are in kheer?
The essentials are green cardamom. Nice to have: saffron, nutmeg.
Tips from travellers
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