My BEST EVER RICE KHEER RECIPE (EXTRA CREAMY) | Bengali Chaler Payesh

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while evaporated milk is cost-effective.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric adds color at a lower cost.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide similar texture and flavor at a healthier profile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent burning.

Add a dry bay leaf and three whole green cardamoms to the pot.

Bring the milk to a boil over medium heat.

Wash the kalijira rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Once the milk boils, drain the rice and add it to the milk.

Stir frequently until the rice is totally soft.

Add condensed milk after the rice is soft, stirring until the milk thickens further.

Lower the heat after adding condensed milk to prevent burning.

Remove the bay leaf and cardamoms after their flavor has infused.

Add a tiny pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.

Adjust the consistency to be a little runny as it thickens when cooled.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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