Description
Explore the rich and diverse world of Indian desserts, from creamy Kheer to sweet Gulab Jamun, showcasing the use of aromatic spices and natural sweeteners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 liter Milk
- 200 grams Sugar
- 100 grams Rice
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 50 grams Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
- a pinch Saffron strands
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a boil. Add the soaked rice and simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once the rice is cooked and the milk has thickened, add sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the saffron strands and chopped nuts.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional nuts.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use condensed milk instead of sugar.
- Feel free to experiment with different nuts and dried fruits for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: Indian desserts, Kheer recipe, easy Indian sweets, traditional Indian desserts, festive Indian sweets