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Indian Rice Pudding Recipe With Leftover Rice

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Rice Kheer Indian Rice Pudding (6 ingredients, glutenfree) Honey, Whats Cooking
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Description

Indian rice pudding, also known as kheer, is a popular dessert in India and neighboring countries. This delicious pudding is made with rice, milk, and sugar, and flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts. It is a creamy, rich, and comforting dessert that is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat after a meal. In this recipe, we will show you how to make Indian rice pudding with leftover rice, which is a great way to use up your leftover rice and turn it into a delicious dessert.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover cooked rice
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/4 tsp saffron
  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews)

Equipment

  • A heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • A wooden spoon
  • A measuring cup
  • A measuring spoon
  • A ladle

Method

  1. Heat the milk in a saucepan on medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching.
  2. Add the leftover rice to the milk and stir well. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the sugar to the mixture and stir well. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the cardamom powder and saffron to the mixture and stir well. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pudding thickens and the rice is fully cooked.
  5. Add the chopped nuts to the mixture and stir well.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the pudding cool down to room temperature.
  7. Transfer the pudding to a serving dish and garnish with more chopped nuts and saffron, if desired.
  8. Refrigerate the pudding for at least an hour before serving.
  9. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can use any type of leftover rice for this recipe, such as white rice, brown rice, or basmati rice.
  • If you don't have saffron, you can skip it or use a pinch of turmeric powder for color.
  • You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Total fat: 4g
  • Saturated fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Total carbohydrate: 24g
  • Dietary fiber: 1g
  • Total sugars: 16g
  • Protein: 5g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to stir the pudding occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan and burning.
  • If the pudding is too thick, you can add more milk to thin it out.
  • You can add raisins or other dried fruits to the pudding for extra flavor and texture.
  • You can also serve the pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy this delicious Indian rice pudding with leftover rice and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills!


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