Kheer - Sweet Rice Porridge
100g Basmati Rice
200ml Water
400ml Milk (or preferred alternative)
1 teaspoon Chopped dates
2 teaspoons Cashews or pistachios (unshelled)
3 small Green cardamoms ,crushed
1 teaspoon Jaggery, coconut sugar or date syrup
Toasted Coconut
Ingredients
About this Recipe
Kheer (meaning milk in Persian), or Indian rice pudding, is a popular yet simple dessert made of milk, rice, cardamom and sweet ingredients such as dates or raisins. Kheer can be enjoyed as a healthy alternative to contemporary desserts or can even be enjoyed as breakfast in Autumn to nourish and soothe Vata, aid sleep and soothe dry skin. As a rejuvinating recipe, kheer also supports reproductive health.
Reduces Vata and Pitta, can increase Kapha
Being a sweet and heavy, rice and nuts reduces Vata and Pitta but increase Kapha. This dish is best enjoyed towards the end of summer to mid-winter or all year round (but not too often) for Vata and Pitta types.
2 Servings
35 minutes
Cooking Instructions
Rinse the rice and soak in water for at least 1 hour
Bring the milk, water and cardamom to the boil, drain the rice and add to milk
Add all of the remaining ingredients to the pan and turn to medium heat
Boil slowly for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so the rice does not stick
Cook until the porridge becomes a slightly thick consistency, but can still be stirred
Garnish with toasted coconut or Organic Rose Petals for added sweetness and pitta reduction.