Welcome to Kanak’s Kitchen, where we explore the diverse and delicious world of Indian cuisine. Today, we’re diving into the delightful world of kheer – a traditional Indian rice pudding that is the perfect blend of creamy and sweet. In this post, we’ll share two quick and easy kheer recipes that are sure to become your new favorite desserts.
Ingredients:
For the Rice Kheer:
1/2 cup basmati rice
4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
For the Vermicelli Kheer:
1/2 cup vermicelli
4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
Recipes:
Rice Kheer:
Rinse the rice under running water and soak for 30 minutes.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a boil and then reduce the heat.
Add the soaked rice to the milk and let it cook on low heat until the rice is soft and the milk has thickened.
Add the sugar and cardamom powder, and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes.
Finally, stir in the chopped nuts and remove from heat. Chill before serving.
Vermicelli Kheer:
In a pan, dry roast the vermicelli until it turns golden brown.
In a separate heavy-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a boil and then reduce the heat.
Add the roasted vermicelli to the milk and let it cook on low heat until the vermicelli is soft and the milk has thickened.
Add the sugar and cardamom powder, and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes.
Finally, stir in the chopped nuts and remove from heat. Chill before serving.
Incorporating the warm flavors of cardamom and the satisfying crunch of nuts, these kheer recipes are the perfect ending to any meal. They’re quick, easy, and sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire. Enjoy!