Indian Cookery Lessons

Kheer

This delicious and light dessert is the perfect end to a spicy meal. It can be served hot or cold.

Serves 6:

Preparation time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

Method:

Add milk in a large saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Add cardamom pods, sugar, 6-7 strands of saffron and let it boil for 30 – 40 minutes, with occasional stirring to
avoid sticking to the saucepan. Keep on medium heat constantly.

When the milk reduces to half its original quantity, it is nearly ready. Take it off the heat at this stage and allow to
cool.

Pour in small bowls. Add crushed pistachios and few strands of saffron on top for decoration. Serve either hot or
cold.

Variation:

Add fried vermicelli, raisins, crushed cashew nuts and almonds for a slight variation.

Tips:

Refrigerate kheer for a few hours to let it thicken; this also changes its texture!