Kheer In a Instant
As January 10th rolls around every year, we in the Delish In A Pinch kitchen celebrate a life that was taken too soon by making her favorite dessert on her birthday.
We found this recipe online years back and absolutely love the ease and the finished product. Of course, we made it our own! Kheer is a mixture of rice, milk, and sugar, a mixture being made for over two thousand years in the Indian subcontinent. Rice pudding as some may call it. 😉
Traditionalists look away!!! Using an Instant Pot cuts the time in half and gives you the same great flavor.
Hera’s Pinch
Traditionally, kheer looks paler in color, to achieve this use granulated sugar instead of raw sugar.
Stir in the nuts at the same time as the raisins, then add a few on top when serving. It is delicious!
Kheer Recipe
Total Time: 50 to 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup basmati rice
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup raw sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground green cardamom
- Pinch of saffron
- 1/4 cup raisins
For Garnish:
- Sliced almonds
- Pistachios
- Cashews
Directions:
- Rinse the basmati rice and soak it in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain, rinse again, and set aside.
- Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot and add 1/2 cup water. Once the water begins to steam, pour in the milk. Add the soaked rice and stir well.
- Secure the lid and close the pressure valve. Cook for 20 minutes at high pressure. Release the pressure naturally.
- Press the sauté button again. Add the sugar, cardamom, saffron, and raisins. Stir well until combined.
- The kheer will thicken as it cools. Serve hot, warm, cold, or at room temperature. Top with sliced almonds, pistachios, and cashews before serving.
