Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Kheer is a sweet and festive Indian rice pudding dessert made with basmati rice, coconut milk, raisins, cardamom, pistachios, and toasted almonds.

Ingredients

2 cups coconut milk
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 cup basmati rice
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon rose water
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts

Directions

1 Bring coconut milk, milk, and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until mixture thickens and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
2 Stir in raisins, cardamom, and rose water; cook for a few more minutes. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with almonds and pistachios.