By Suprita Mitter
August 9, 2024
Kheer is one of the most popular desserts made in Indian homes, during festivals. The star ingredient in kheer can vary. For example ingredients such as rice, sago, vermicelli, or lentils are commonly used ingredients to make this creamy dessert. These ingredients are cooked in milk and sweetened with sugar or jaggery.
Rice kheer is a classic Indian dessert made by cooking rice in milk with sugar, cardamom, and saffron. The rice is simmered until it becomes tender and the milk thickens to a creamy consistency.
Sabudana kheer is a sweet pudding made with tapioca pearls (sabudana) cooked in milk.
Rava kheer has a slightly more grainy texture compared to rice kheer. It is also a slightly thicker pudding and is a popular choice for those who enjoy a rich, indulgent dessert.
Lauki kheer is a unique dessert made with grated bottle gourd (lauki) cooked in milk. The bottle gourd is simmered until tender and then sweetened with sugar and flavoured with cardamom. The kheer has a subtle, delicate flavour and is light and nutritious.
Makhana kheer is made using fox nuts (makhana), which are toasted and then cooked in milk with sugar, cardamom, and saffron. Makhana Kheer is eaten during festivals and fasting periods.
This is a delightful dessert made with split chickpeas (chana dal), which are cooked in milk. It has the slight nuttiness of the dal complementing the creamy and sweet milk.
Sevaiyan Kheer, also known as Vermicelli Kheer, is a traditional Indian dessert made from vermicelli cooked in milk. It is cooked on Eid and other festive occasions.