Easy Khoya Kheer Recipe For Comforting Winter Dessert

By Bhavana Verma

November 17, 2024

Khoya kheer is one of the most comforting winter desserts made with khoya (mawa), dried fruits, spices and creamy milk. Learn how to make this delightful kheer at home with this simple recipe. 

Ingredients

1 liter full-fat milk 200g khoya (mawa), grated ¼ cup rice (soaked) ½ cup sugar ¼ tsp cardamom powder 2 tbsp chopped almonds, cashews, and pistachios 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) 

 Prepare Milk Base 

Heat ghee in a pan and add soaked rice. Sauté for a minute then add milk. Bring to a boil on medium heat and stir occasionally. 

Add Khoya 

Once milk is hot, add grated khoya and stir until it dissolves.  

Simmer 

Let it simmer for 20 minutes on low heat until rice is cooked and stir to prevent sticking. 

Flavour 

Add sugar and spices. Stir to combine.  

Garnish and Serve 

Once sugar is dissolved, rice is cooked, and mixture is thickened, serve the kheer in bowls and garnish with chopped nuts.