Jhangora Ki Kheer: Steps To Prepare This Traditional Uttarakhand Dessert

By Tarishi Shrivastava

October 15, 2024

Jhangora ki Kheer is a popular dessert from Uttarakhand, known for its texture and earthy flavour. Made with Jhangora (barnyard millet), this kheer is creamy, healthy and perfect for festivals or as a comfort dessert. Here is how to make it at home.

Ingredients

½ cup Jhangora 4 cups milk ½ cup sugar 2 tsp ghee ¼ tsp cardamom powder 2 tsp chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, optional) 1 tsp raisins

Step 1

Rinse the millet thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain before cooking.

Step 2

In a pan, heat ghee and add the soaked millet, roast for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.

Step 3

Pour in the milk and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the millet becomes soft and the mixture thickens.

Step 4

Stir in the sugar, cardamom powder, chopped nuts, and raisins. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 5

Jhangora ki Kheer can be served warm or chilled, garnished with more nuts if desired.