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Kheer (Rice Pudding)

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"This is a very flavorful Indian rice pudding. It's the best rice pudding I've ever had, and very easy to make!"
Kheer (Rice Pudding) Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 57 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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 (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 8, 2008 by STOVERIDER 
The quantities and times are accurate for this recipe. Kheer is not as thick as a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on may 22, 2008 by Jenny B 
My husband had 5 male guest from India and I made this dish for them. The guys... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 1, 2005 by annebonannie 
This recipe makes very nice kheer. The coconut milk is a creative addition that really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 6, 2005 by LORIKAE 
This was awesome! I made a coupke changes, however: I did not use the rose water, and I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 10, 2008 by IAMBOOPY 
OH Yesssssss......... let me start with saying I have never had any type of rice pudding... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 8, 2004 by EMONTGOMERY272 
The taste is all right, but I think the recipe amounts are off. I've never had authentic kheer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 10, 2007 by emo 
kheer is supposed to be more liquid-y than traditional rice puddings! It's not meant to feel... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 3, 2008 by DetectiveL 
Don't be put off by the texture of this pudding! Kheer is the original rice pudding, which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 31, 2005 by SLADD01 
This was absolutely perfect--it tasted just like the rice pudding at my favorite Indian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 26, 2005 by MYRIS 
I' give you three and a half if I could. While it does taste yummy, and was easy to make it's... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 524

  • Total Fat: 33.5g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Total Carbs: 50.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.3g
  • Protein: 11.5g

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