Kheer (Rice Pudding)

This is a very flavorful Basmati rice pudding made with coconut milk, raisins, cardamom, and toasted almonds and pistachios. It's the best rice pudding I've ever had, and very easy to make!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 513 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 cups milk
• ¼ cup raisins
• 2 cups coconut milk
• ¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts
• ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
• ½ cup Basmati rice
• ½ teaspoon rose water (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring the coconut milk, milk and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan. Add Basmati rice, and simmer over low heat until the mixture thickens and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the raisins, cardamom and rose water, and cook for a few more minutes. Ladle into serving bowls, and garnish with almonds and pistachios.