Rice Pudding / Punjabi Style Rice Kheer
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Rice Pudding / Punjabi Style Rice Kheer

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A moist, comforting sponge pudding steamed or baked to perfection, drenched in warm pouring syrup or rich toffee sauce.

Ingredients

  • • 1 litre Milk
  • • 1/3 cup Rice - Basmati
  • • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • • 3 Cardamom Pods
  • • 1 tablespoon Ground Almonds
  • • 1 tablespoon Crushed / Chopped Almonds
  • • 1 tablespoon Raisins or Saltanas

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and soak for 30 minutes

2
Phase 2

Add the whole milk to a pan and cook over a high heat stirring continuously until it boils. As it start to boil reduce the heat to medium

3
Phase 3

Drain the rice and add it to the pan along with the cardamom pods and cardamom powder.

4
Phase 4

Add the sugar, ground almonds (if using) and raisins (if using) then stir until you are able to squash a bit of rice between your fingers easily.

5
Phase 5

Transfer to bowls to eat and optionally sprinkle with chopped or crushed toasted almonds.