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Indian Rice Pudding

Indian Rice Pudding prepared dish

Indian rice pudding, also known as kheer, is a traditional dessert made with rice, milk, and sugar, flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts. This creamy and aromatic pudding is a delightful way to end any meal.

This recipe is indian style, dessert, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include cardamom pods, raisins, sugar, saffron strands.
  • Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 whole cardamom pods (crushed)
  • 0.25 cups raisins
  • 0.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 grams saffron strands
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups basmati rice (rinsed)
  • 1 tbsp rose water
  • 0.25 cups almonds (sliced)

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the rinsed basmati rice and whole milk, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked and the mixture thickens, about 20-25 minutes.
  3. Add the sugar, crushed cardamom pods, sliced almonds, raisins, and saffron strands to the rice mixture, stirring well to combine.
  4. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the rose water.
  6. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional almonds and raisins if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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