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!