How To Make Rice Kheer | Indian Rice Pudding Recipe | Ganesh Chaturthi Special | Ruchi Bharani

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 rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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

Add soaked 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.

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

Add cardamom powder and mix well.

In a separate pan, toast cashews and raisins in ghee until golden.

Garnish kheer with toasted nuts and raisins before serving.

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