Kesariya Kheer (Saffron Rice Pudding)

According to an Indian tradition , the new bride needs to cook something special for her new family. About 3 yrs ago , when I faced the same situation the first thing that crossed my mind was Kheer..... It is something that my mom makes and everyone loves it ...

I shared the idea with my Mother-in-law and she liked it. I went ahead with the preparation and it was much appreciated .... and also became richer by few thousand bucks. :)

Starting this blog on the same sweet note with my version of the Kheer...

Ingredients:

Milk (preferably full cream) - 2 litres
Rice - 3/4 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Saffron - 15-20 strands
Cardamom powder - 2 tsp
Raisins - 10-15
Pistachios (unsalted) - 5
Almonds - 5 
Cashew - 5

  

Pre-prep:

i. Soak the rice in water for half an hr and strain.
ii. Soak the saffron strands in 2 Tbsp milk.
iii.Thinly slice the almonds,cashew and pistachios.


Preparation:

i. In a pan, add milk and sugar and bring it to boil.
ii.Add the rice and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, till the rice is cooked and the milk reduces to about half the quantity.
iii. Add cardamom powder, saffron and mix and let it simmer for another 7-10 mins .
iv. Once the desired consistency is reached, switch off the heat and add raisins and few nuts.

Serving Suggestion:

Serve it chilled in earthen pots or glasses and garnish with pistachios, almonds, cashew and saffron.

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