Kheer (Sweet Rice Pudding)
6 servings
95 minutes
Kheer is a delicate, aromatic rice pudding infused with exotic notes of saffron and cardamom. Its roots trace back to ancient culinary traditions where dairy desserts symbolized abundance and prosperity. This sweet masterpiece combines the creaminess of milk with the nutty crunch of almonds and pistachios, along with subtle Eastern spices. It is prepared slowly, allowing each ingredient to reveal its depth of flavor. Kheer is perfect for cozy evenings, family celebrations, or simply enjoying the moment. It is served chilled or warm, often garnished with extra nuts or berries. This dish is not just a dessert but a true delight that unveils the richness of culinary traditions.
1
Rinse the rice under running water until the water is completely clear.
- Rice: 6 tablespoons
2
Heat oil in a pan and add rice, saffron, and ground cardamom. Fry, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add milk and cook, stirring, until the amount of milk reduces by half and the rice becomes soft, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Add sugar, crushed almonds, and half of the crushed pistachios. Cook until the sugar dissolves.
- Butter: 30 g
- Rice: 6 tablespoons
- Imeretian saffron (marigold): 0.5 teaspoon
- Cardamom: 0.5 teaspoon
- Milk: 6 glasss
- Sugar: 6 tablespoons
- Almond: 35 g
- Pistachios: 35 g
3
Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with pistachios, and serve at the table.
- Pistachios: 35 g
