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Indian Rice Pudding (Kheer)

Kheer is a delicious Indian rice pudding, and this vegan version is made with yummy ingredients. It is the quintessential Indian dessert that every Indian grows up eating!

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Allergens: Nuts
  • Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup basmati rice
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegan butter (I prefer the Miyoko’s Creamery brand)
  • 3 green cardamom pods (slightly crushed)
  • 11/2 cups almond milk (unsweetened)
  • 11/2 cups coconut milk (unsweetened)
  • 5 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 3 tablespoon chopped nuts (pistachios, cashews, almonds)
  • 2 tablespoon raisins (optional)
  • 1 pinch Pinch of saffron (crush saffron strands and add to 1-2 tablespoons of warmed almond milk) (crush saffron strands and add 1-2 tbsp warm almond milk)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the basmati rice until the water turns clear, then soak the rice in water for 20 minutes. Drain the rice using a colander and set aside.

  2. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat, then add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or vegan butter, the drained rice, and the crushed green cardamom pods, mixing well and cooking for another minute.

  3. Add the almond milk and coconut milk to the pan and stir well. Set the heat to medium-high and let the milk come to a boil.

  4. Once the milk comes to a boil, lower the heat to low and let the kheer cook for about 25 minutes on low heat, stirring every 2 minutes or so. The milk will reduce considerably after 25 minutes, the kheer will look thick, and the rice will be completely cooked. (If you want super-thick kheer, cook for 15 more minutes.)

  5. Add in the coconut sugar, chopped nuts, raisins, and saffron mixed with milk, then cook for another 5 minutes. (Don't worry if your kheer doesn't look very thick at this point; it will continue to thicken as it cools down.)

  6. Let the kheer cool completely and serve immediately or store it in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge or for 3 months in the freezer.

BON APPÉTIT!