Deepavali Recipes 2009 | Kheer

Deepavali (Diwali) 2009 is fast approaching. We plan to feature some exciting Deepavali recipes from around the world in this blog. So that you may try these Deepavali recipes for your family and friends.

Today, we feature a popular Indian sweet dish recipe that would be great for a Deepavali dessert dish. It is called the Kheer. This sweet rice pudding dish is very popular during Deepavali in India.

This Deepavali recipe is a must try for you!

Deepavali Sweet Recipes
Kheer


Ingredients

1/4th cup Long grain Rice (washed and drained)
4-5 cups Milk
2-3 cardamom seeds (crushed)
2 tbsp. almonds (blanched silvered)
A pinch of saffron threads, soaked in a little hot milk
1 tbsp skinned pistachio nuts (chopped)
1 tbsp raisins (optional)
2-3tbsp. sugar or as desired

Method

1) Put the rice, milk and cardamom in a pan, bring to boil and simmer gently until the rice is soft and the grains are starting to break up.

2) Add almonds, pistachio, saffron and raisins and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

3) Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved.

4) Remove from heat and serve either warm or chilled.


Try this Deepavali Recipe Today!
Kheer