The Saffron Kheer

Kheer, a popular and easy to make Southasian dessert made of rice, milk, sugar, and nuts that is indeed the perfect dish for celebrations or just to finish a hearty dinner on a sweet note.

Kheer, a popular and easy to make Southasian dessert made of rice, milk, sugar, and nuts that is indeed the perfect dish for celebrations or just to finish a hearty dinner on a sweet note.

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Ingredients

Quantity
Full fat milk

2 liters

Rice (Basmati – washed and soaked in water overnight)

¾ cup
Condensed milk

1 tin

Saffron (optional)

A few strands
Sugar

¼ cup

Salt

A pinch
Pistachios & Almonds (blanched, peeled, sliced)

For garnishing

Method of Preparation:

  • Boil Milk in a large saucepan.
  • Crush rice roughly with fingers and add it into the boiling milk.
  • Add saffron.
  • Cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until it changes to a pale & creamy color and kheer thickens.
  • Add condensed milk and stir well.
  • Check sweetness and add sugar accordingly. (Keep in mind, sweetness slightly increases when cooled).
  • Blend for only a few minutes with a stick blender. You can also use the big wooden spoon for blending the traditional way.
  • Remove from heat. After 5 minutes, add salt. Stir and dish out.
  • Garnish with nuts.

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About the Contributor

Nadia TarekA Software Engineer turned Pastry Chef, Nadia, is a graduate in the Professional Patisserie Program from ICCA Dubai with additional certifications in Cake Decoration, Artisan programs such as Chocolate & Breadmaking to enhance her skills and knowledge in the word of Baking and Patisserie.

Nadia, has a baking enterprise that she runs from home and has made over 1000 decorated cakes/cupcakes and dessert tables. She is also a food blogger as well as a You Tuber where she shares her recipes and conducts baking workshops. She has also been featured in Gulf News showcasing her culinary journey.

For more interesting recipes and updates follow Nadia Tariq at Bake Fresh and Nadia Tariq on YouTube.

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Kheer, a popular and easy to make Southasian dessert made of rice, milk, sugar, and nuts that is indeed the perfect dish for celebrations or just to finish a hearty dinner on a sweet note.

Kheer, a popular and easy to make Southasian dessert made of rice, milk, sugar, and nuts that is indeed the perfect dish for celebrations or just to finish a hearty dinner on a sweet note.

Recipe Card

Ingredients

Quantity
Full fat milk

2 liters

Rice (Basmati – washed and soaked in water overnight)

¾ cup
Condensed milk

1 tin

Saffron (optional)

A few strands
Sugar

¼ cup

Salt

A pinch
Pistachios & Almonds (blanched, peeled, sliced)

For garnishing

Method of Preparation:

  • Boil Milk in a large saucepan.
  • Crush rice roughly with fingers and add it into the boiling milk.
  • Add saffron.
  • Cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until it changes to a pale & creamy color and kheer thickens.
  • Add condensed milk and stir well.
  • Check sweetness and add sugar accordingly. (Keep in mind, sweetness slightly increases when cooled).
  • Blend for only a few minutes with a stick blender. You can also use the big wooden spoon for blending the traditional way.
  • Remove from heat. After 5 minutes, add salt. Stir and dish out.
  • Garnish with nuts.

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About the Contributor

Nadia TarekA Software Engineer turned Pastry Chef, Nadia, is a graduate in the Professional Patisserie Program from ICCA Dubai with additional certifications in Cake Decoration, Artisan programs such as Chocolate & Breadmaking to enhance her skills and knowledge in the word of Baking and Patisserie.

Nadia, has a baking enterprise that she runs from home and has made over 1000 decorated cakes/cupcakes and dessert tables. She is also a food blogger as well as a You Tuber where she shares her recipes and conducts baking workshops. She has also been featured in Gulf News showcasing her culinary journey.

For more interesting recipes and updates follow Nadia Tariq at Bake Fresh and Nadia Tariq on YouTube.

Your Space, Our World

This is a global platform for you to showcase your best for the world to see, in what you love doing most, Cook!

To get featured, upload your favourite recipe on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn and tag ICCA Dubai with the hashtags #iccadubai and #iccamorningpost.

The Saffron Kheer