World Flavors Cookbook

Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Slow-cooked rice in whole milk with cardamom, saffron, and rose water — the ancient Indian milk dessert served at every celebration.

Cuisine: India

Ingredients

• 1.5L whole milk
• 80g basmati rice, washed
• 100g sugar
• 6 cardamom pods, crushed
• Pinch of saffron in 2 tbsp warm milk
• 1 tbsp rose water
• 2 tbsp slivered almonds and pistachios

Instructions

1. Bring milk to a boil.
2. Add rice. Simmer on low, stirring frequently, 35-40 minutes.
3. When rice is very soft and milk reduced by half, add sugar.
4. Add cardamom, saffron milk, and rose water.
5. Cook 5 more minutes.
6. Serve warm or chilled with nuts on top.