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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Nuts and Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the Rice
Thoroughly rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the kheer from becoming gummy.
- 2
Soak the Rice
Soak the rinsed rice in water for about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Nuts
Chop the almonds and cashews. Soak the saffron strands in a tablespoon of warm milk for later use.
Cooking
- 4
Boil the Milk
In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring the 4 cups of whole milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
- 5
Cook the Rice
Once the milk starts boiling, add the soaked and drained rice and the cardamom pods. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, stirring frequently.
- 6
Sweeten the Kheer
After about 20 minutes, when the rice is cooked and the mixture thickens, add the sugar and stir until it dissolves completely.
- 7
Add Nuts and Saffron
Add the chopped almonds, cashews, and raisins to the kheer. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Finally, add the saffron-infused milk and mix thoroughly.