Rice Kheer
Portions: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
A creamy Indian rice pudding gently cooked with milk and sugar for a simple, comforting dessert.
Ingredients:
¼ cup basmati rice
4 cups milk
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp cardamom powder
A few strands of saffron (optional)
Nuts or dried fruit for garnish (optional — check with your dietitian)
Instructions:
Wash the rice and soak for 15–20 minutes. Drain.
Add milk and rice to a saucepan.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook on low heat, stirring regularly.
Continue cooking until the rice is soft and the mixture thickens.
Add sugar, cardamom and saffron.
Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
Serve warm or chilled.
Recipe submitted by Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDE
