STEP 1.Rinse the rice until water turns clear. Then soak the rice in enough water for 20 to 30 minutes. Once 30 minutes are up, drain the rice using a colander and set aside.
STEP 2.Heat a heavy bottom pan on medium heat. Then add 1 teaspoon of ghee to it and then add the soaked & drained rice. Also add 3-4 crushed green cardamom pods.
STEP 3.Toss the rice with the ghee and cardamom for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until aromatic.
STEP 4.Then add the milk to the pan and stir well. Set heat to medium-high.
Let the milk come to a boil, this will take around 10-12 minutes. Stir in between so that milk doesn't stuck to the bottom of the pan.
STEP 5.Once the milk has come to a boil, lower the heat to low and let the kheer cook for around 25 minutes on low heat. Stir every 2 minutes or so. The milk will reduce considerably after 25 minutes and the kheer would look thick and the rice will be completely cooked. If you want super thick kheer, cook for 15 more minutes at this point.
Add in the sugar and mix. Also add in the nuts.
STEP 6.Cook the kheer for 5 more minutes after adding the sugar and nuts. The sugar should dissolve completely. Don't worry if your kheer doesn't look very thick at this point. It will continue to thicken as it cools down.
STEP 7.Remove pan from heat. Stir in rose water (if using). Garnish with more nuts and serve kheer warm or chilled.
Nutrition value
149
calories per serving
6 g Fat3 g Protein21 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
6g
Protein
3g
Carbs
21g
Fiber
< 1g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
21g
Protein
3g
Fiber
< 1g
Fats
Fat
6g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
7mg
Iron
< 1mg
Vitamin A
0mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
4mg
Vitamin B9
67mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
0mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
7mcg
Magnesium
9mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
43mg
Selenium
5mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment