Kheer is a very traditional Indian rice pudding that is very popular in the Gujarati community of India. This dessert is rich and creamy and traditionally flavoured with cardamom, nutmeg , saffron and garnished with almonds. I have given this tradition Indian dessert a little western touch by serving it with a topping of homemade strawberry sauce.The Indian spices with the sweetness from the strawberry sauce makes this dessert simply delectable.
Kheer ~Indian rice pudding with Strawberry Sauce
Traditional Indian rice pudding served with a delicious strawberry sauce.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Full cream Milk
- 1/2 cup Pudding rice
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg powder
- 1 tablespoon Finely sliced almonds
- For garnishing few mint leaves and fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup Strawberry sauce
Method:
1. In a heavy bottomed pan add the milk and bring it to boil, reduce heat and simmer the milk for 15 minutes until it's reduced and thickened , Keep stirring the milk to stop it catching at the bottom.
2. Wash the rice and soak for 15 minutes, after soaking cook the rice in 2 cups water, this should take approx 15 minutes , the ratio of water to rice is more as the idea is to overcook the rice so it goes a little mushy.Once the rice is cooked it should have absorbed most of the water, just break the grains down during the back of the spoon.
3.Add the cooked rice to the milk, together with the sugar. Simmer the kheer on a low temperature for another 10 minutes until all the sugar has dissolved. Keep stirring the mixture constantly.
4. Add the cardamom and nutmeg powder and the almonds and stir it in.
5. Remove the kheer from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. The kheer will thicken as it cools.
6. Spoon the kheer into tall serving glasses filling them 3/4 full.
7.Spoon strawberry sauce on top of the kheer and garnish with mint leaves and fresh strawberries.
8. Chill before serving.
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: 8 mini servings
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I love the flavours you have included in the rice pudding, so different from our Uk versions, must try this, it sounds like something I would really enjoy
ReplyDeleteOOh this looks and sounds just absolutely delicious Nayna x
ReplyDeleteThat sounds lovely and not to difficult for me to make
ReplyDeleteMight have to give this a go for my next dinner party
This sounds delicious and great for the summer!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried rice pudding let alone and Indian version! I'm funny with textures si unsure if I'd give this a go! X
ReplyDeleteOh this looks and sounds so good, I don't think I've ever had an Indian pud before :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI love kheer - I used to make so much of it when I lived in India! I've always used plant milks (because I'm vegan), and the kheer is gorgeous. I've never topped it with strawberries though, what a great British/Indian fusion! I bet it would be great with blackcurrants too.
I've not come across pre-cooked pudding rice before, it certainly cuts the cooking time down though, by the looks of it. :-)
The spiced rice pudding with the strawberry combination sounds great.
ReplyDeleteI used to adore rice pudding as a child - I've never tried this version though, so something I definitely need to try! x
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious and also very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a couple of pots of this Nayna esp as it has all the spices that I love.
ReplyDeleteI adore kheer, my mum's senvian one is probably my favourite, but all are good. Never thought to serve with strawberry sauce, looks good.
ReplyDeleteI've never really been a huge fan of rice pudding but this looks so well presented and it's nice to have a traditional dish x
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy and the presentation is so ace.
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely gorgeous and the presentation really is fabulous. It's amazing how such a simple dish can be improved with new flavours and the strawberry sauce.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds absolutely delicious, I love the mixture of spices in it. Delicious. x
ReplyDeleteWow that looks delicious, and you have set it up so lovely! x
ReplyDeleteI NEED to make this! My kind of dessert.. That looks so delicious.
ReplyDeleteThese look lovely - definitely my type of dessert!
ReplyDeleteI love Indian rice pudding it is delicious and saffron and nutmeg really add to the flavor.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous rice pudding which reminds me of a Danish rice pudding I make with cherry sauce bar the spices:-) My hubby would love this as he's a huge rice pudding fan and also loves Indian cuisine. His dad grew up in India so it's almost in the genes:-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so good. It would definitely be a new one for me but I'd love to try it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pairing! I love rice kheer and have done with mangoes but have yet to eat it with strawberries!
ReplyDeleteMmm this sounds utterly heavenly! I do love the flavour of cardamom.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this before but it does look tasty! I like rice pudding so I'm sure I'd like this too :)
ReplyDeleteGoing to be honest, I don't like rice pudding, but I love ice cream so I can imagine that strawberry sauce would be delicious on some vanilla ice cream! I'll have to try it out!
ReplyDeleteI love the layered look! Sounds so delicious. Would be perfect for Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds beautiful - I love the cardamom and nutmeg added to desserts. I suspect it would be very easy to create a dairy-free version of this too, as I don't eat dairy myself.
ReplyDeleteive never had an indian rice pudding before. this sounds lovely!
ReplyDeletelove the twist of strawberry on traditional kheer
ReplyDeleteOh that looks delcious, can you make it for me?
ReplyDeleteI've never tried kheer before but it looks delicious. I love your twist with the strawberries and sauce too!
ReplyDeleteKheer looks very delicious and love the idea of serving it with a fruit sauce to make it more taste fruity. Kheer is not only famous in Gujarat but also many parts of North India.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this - it looks do delicious, I would love to try it! Kaz x
ReplyDeleteI haven't had any form of rice pudding for years - I bet the almonds give a lovely texture to this.
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious. I love rice pudding
ReplyDeleteI'm really in the mood for rice pudding now...looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds absolutely delicious! I can't spot the recipe though?
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so good. I will definitely give this a try.
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