"Kheer recipe is one of the most basic desserts made with milk, rice & sugar. It is prepared for festive occasions & celebrations..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups (1 liter) whole milk/ full fat ((for instant pot 2½ cups milk) (refer notes))
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¼ cup water ((prevents burning))
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¼ cup (50 grams) rice ((basmati or any rice, or use ⅓ cup to cut down the cook time))
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4 to 6 tablespoons (50 to 65 grams) organic sugar ( (4 tbsps for moderate sweetness))
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½ teaspoon cardamom powder ( (or about 2 to 3 pods powdered))
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¼ cup unsalted nuts (- cashews, pistachios - roughly chopped or use silvered almonds)
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2 tablespoons sweet raisins ((optional))
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1 tablespoon ghee (optional to fry nuts & raisins)
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1 pinch saffron (or 1 tsp edible rose water or few drops of kewra water)