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Rice pudding in bowl topped with chapped nuts

Keer (Rice Pudding)

Kheer is a sweet Indian rice pudding flavored with cardamon, pistachios, and dried fruit. This easy recipe makes 4 bowls of this rich and creamy dessert — it's the best rice pudding I've ever had!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Serving: 4

Ingredients you'll need:

  • 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)
  • /14 cup sliced almonds and pistachios or nuts of your preference

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.

Nutrition

The table below shows the nutritional values per serving.

Calories 513kcal
Carbs 48g
Protein 11g
Fat 33g
Sugar 22g