Rice Kheer Recipe/ Tasty Rice Payasam/ Chawal Ki Kheer

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

Wash basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until melted.

Add soaked basmati rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly translucent.

Pour in milk and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add sugar and stir until dissolved.

Add cardamom powder and mix well.

In a separate pan, toast chopped nuts in ghee until golden.

Garnish kheer with toasted nuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens