KHEER (PAYASAM)

kheer - this ever popular pudding has rice cooked on a slow fire in sweetened milk to make a rich, creamy dish!!!!



INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:

2 litres full-cream milk
1 can (400 gms) sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp cardamom powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup Basmati rice
50 gms almonds blanched and slivered
50 gms raisins
A few strands of saffron
Rose petals to garnish (optional)

Preparation:

1. Wash the rice well and soak for half an hour in enough water to cover it fully.
2. Put the milk, condensed milk and sugar in a deep, thick-bottomed pan and boil.
3.  When the milk comes to a boil, add the rice and simmer.
4.  Cook till the milk thickens and reduces to half its original volume.
5. Add the almonds, raisins and cardamom and cook for 5 more minutes.
6. Turn off the fire and add the saffron. Stir well.
7. Allow the kheer to cool, then chill.
8. Serve cold garnished with rose petals.