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Samak Rice Kheer Recipe For Chaitra Navratri

By Krati Purwar

April 2, 2025

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During Navratri, many people observe fast and abstain from eating savouries during the day. Among the popular choices for desserts, samak rice kheer is worth a shot. It is healthy and helps to curb cravings. Here is your guide.

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Ingredients

3.5 tbsp sugar ¼ cup rice 3-4 saffron strands 1 tbsp raisins 1 tbsp almonds 2.5 cups milk A pinch of cardamom

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Step 1

Soak samak rice for 20-30 minutes. Drain the excess water and keep the grains aside.

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Step 2

Boil milk in a heavy-bottom pan and add rice to it.

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Step 3

Once the grains soften, add saffron and cardamom powder to it.

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Step 4

Let the ingredients simmer. Add sugar and wait for it to dissolve.

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Step 5

Drop in finely chopped nuts and raisins. Turn off the flame.

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Step 6

Refrigerate the kheer and enjoy it cold.

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