Rice Kheer/ Easy Payasam Recipe/ Instant Kheer Recipe

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 3 cups of milk and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

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

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and stir until dissolved.

In a small bowl, soak a pinch of saffron in warm milk for 5 minutes, then add to the kheer.

Add ½ teaspoon of cardamom powder and mix well.

In a separate pan, toast grated nuts (cashews, badam, pista) in ghee until golden.

Garnish kheer with toasted nuts before serving.

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