Kheer (Rice Pudding) Recipe
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Kheer (Rice Pudding)

By: PATRICK7 
"This is a very flavorful Indian rice pudding. It's the best rice pudding I've ever had, and very easy to make!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (88)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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 (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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 513 | Total Fat: 33.4g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by STOVERIDER   view full review
The quantities and times are accurate for this recipe. Kheer is not as thick as a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2008 by Jenny B   view full review
My husband had 5 male guest from India and I made this dish for them. The guys...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2005 by annebonannie   view full review
This recipe makes very nice kheer. The coconut milk is a creative addition that really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by emo   view full review
kheer is supposed to be more liquid-y than traditional rice puddings! It's not meant to feel...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2004 by EMONTGOMERY272   view full review
The taste is all right, but I think the recipe amounts are off. I've never had authentic kheer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2005 by LORIKAE   view full review
This was awesome! I made a coupke changes, however: I did not use the rose water, and I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by IAMBOOPY   view full review
OH Yesssssss......... let me start with saying I have never had any type of rice pudding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by DetectiveL   view full review
Don't be put off by the texture of this pudding! Kheer is the original rice pudding, which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2005 by MYRIS   view full review
I' give you three and a half if I could. While it does taste yummy, and was easy to make it's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2010 by tRee   view full review
I'm an Indian originally from Delhi. My mom is Bengali and Bengali's are OBSESSED with rice....

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