kheer (indian rice pudding)

Ithaca, NY
Updated on Feb 16, 2011

My hubby and I just love East Indian food. One of our favourite restaurants, the Taj Palace makes this and it's so good, so I had to try to make it at home. It turned out pretty darn tasty. It tends to be a bit waterier then regular rice pudding. You can double the recipe if you wish.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons xylitol, or other dry sweetener
  • 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
  • 2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup jasmine rice
  • 1/4 cup currants or raisins
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)
  • 1/4 cup slice almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup pistachios nuts, chopped

How To Make kheer (indian rice pudding)

  • Step 1
    Bring the sweetener, coconut and almond milks to a boil in a medium sauce pan.
  • Step 2
    Add the rice and simmer over low heat until the mixture thickens and the rice is tender. About 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the currants or raisins, the cardamom and rose water and cook for a few more minutes. Taste to make sure it's sweet enough for you.
  • Step 4
    Serve into pudding dishes and sprinkle with the nuts.
  • Step 5
    Enjoy!

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