Recipe · 50 min · serves 4

Rice Kheer

Creamy rice pudding slow-cooked in milk with cardamom, saffron and nuts — a festive favourite.

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Rice Kheer

Method

1

Soak

Rinse and soak the rice for 20 minutes, then drain.

2

Simmer

Bring the milk to a boil, add the rice and simmer on low heat, stirring often, for 30–35 minutes until the rice is soft and the milk thickens.

3

Sweeten

Add sugar, cardamom and saffron milk. Cook 5 more minutes.

4

Serve

Garnish with nuts. Serve warm or chilled.