Kheer
Kheer, also known as Payasam or Rice Pudding, is a popular and beloved dessert in many South Asian cuisines, including Bangladeshi cuisine. It is a creamy, sweet rice pudding made by simmering rice, milk, and sugar together.
Kheer holds a special place in celebrations and festive occasions, and it is commonly served as a sweet treat at the end of a meal or as an offering in religious ceremonies. Its creamy, comforting nature and delightful sweetness make it a cherished dessert for people of all ages.
Contributors Bio
Hi I am Warla, a dedicated student pursuing my BBA degree. Despite my academic pursuits, I discovered my true passion for cooking and baking at a young age of 16. Exploring various recipes and techniques, I fell in love with the art of creating delicious culinary masterpieces, igniting a lifelong love affair with the kitchen. Balancing my studies and culinary adventures, I am on a journey to combine my business acumen with my culinary talents, aiming to carve a unique path in the world of gastronomy. A story to share would be whenever my late Grandmother used to cook I used to stand beside her and watch her make a mouthwatering dish for me and everything. Now that she is not around any longer I feel her presence around me whenever I am cooking or baking anything in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 250 grm basmati rice
- 2-3 liters milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 4-8 pcs almonds
- 3-6 pcs cashew nuts
- 4-8 pcs pistachio
- 2-3 tsp milk powder
- saffron
Instructions
- Soak the rice in plain water for 2-3 hours.
- Break the rice into small pieces.
- Boil the milk for 5 minutes, then add the rice and keep stirring.
- After the rice is almost cooked, add the sugar, chopped almonds, cashew nuts, pistachio in it and keep stirring.
- After 2 minutes, add the milk powder and saffron in it and stir it for the next 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the Kheer in a bowl and sprinkle the chopped almonds, cashew nuts, pistachio and saffron to decorate the Kheer. And It's ready to serve.
