Rice Kheer

Name: Rice Kheer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 7 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Indian
Ingredients: 1 green cardamom pod; 6 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup each chopped almonds, pistachios and cashews; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 1/4 teaspoon rose water, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.

Yield about 7 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This delicately spiced and velvety smooth kheer recipe is made with simple pantry staples, and is great warmed or chilled.

Ingredients

1 green cardamom pod
6 cups whole milk
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup each chopped almonds, pistachios and cashews
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 teaspoon rose water, optional

Directions

Place cardamom pod in a spice grinder; grind into a powder. Set aside.
In a large saucepan or pot, bring whole milk and water to a boil. Add rice; reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook, until rice begins to soften, 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sugar, cardamom and salt. Cook another 10-15 minutes or until rice is al dente and the liquid has thickened. Stir in nuts, raisins and if desired, rose water; cook until raisins are plump, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 297 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

Kheer is similar to rice pudding. Its base is made with milk, rice and a sweetener, but cardamom, rose water, nuts and raisins are popular additions. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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