Description
Kheeranand emerges as a delightful Indian dessert blending creamy rice pudding with refreshing cucumber notes. Cooling and sweet, this unique treat offers a perfect balance of flavors that will enchant you with its traditional charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 liter (33.8 fluid ounces) full-fat milk
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup sugar
Nuts and Dry Fruits:
- 10 slivered almonds
- 10 slivered pistachios
- 2 tablespoons raisins
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 45 crushed cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1 pinch saffron
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash rice under cold water, then immerse in fresh water for half an hour to soften grains and enhance texture.
- Select a sturdy, wide-bottomed pan and gently heat milk over medium-low temperature, allowing it to warm gradually without scorching.
- Drain rice carefully and introduce into the simmering milk, maintaining consistent low heat and stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- Continue cooking rice in milk for approximately 45 minutes, gradually reducing liquid and creating a creamy, dense consistency.
- Incorporate sugar, crush saffron threads to release vibrant color, and sprinkle ground cardamom into the mixture, stirring smoothly for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat source, allowing residual warmth to blend flavors naturally.
- Gently fold chopped nuts, plump raisins, and delicate rose water into the kheer, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer dessert to serving container and refrigerate for minimum two hours, allowing flavors to meld and pudding to set completely.
- Before serving, garnish with extra nuts and saffron strands for enhanced visual appeal and traditional presentation.
Notes
- Soak rice thoroughly to soften grains and reduce cooking time, ensuring a creamy texture.
- Use whole milk for richer flavor and thicker consistency, creating a more luxurious dessert experience.
- Choose fresh, high-quality saffron and crush it between fingers before adding to enhance its vibrant color and aromatic profile.
- Customize by using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for different dietary preferences, making the dessert more versatile.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg