BASIC RICE KHEER

A simple North Indian dessert which is almost equal to the South Indian Ksheerannam. No much preparation and no expertise required to make this recipe. Make a quick note in your mind to make it for your guests the next time.

INGREDIENTS

• Basmathi rice                       1/4 cup
• Water                                   1/2 cup
• Whole milk                          2 cup
• Sugar                                   1/2 cup
• Ghee                                    1 Tsp
• Dry fruits                             2 Tsp
• Saffron strands                     a pinch
• Cardamom powder              a pinch

PROCEDURE

Soak the rice for an hour.

Fry the dry fruits in ghee and set aside.

Cook the rice and set aside.

Boil the milk and add the rice. Let the milk boil and  when the milk reduces to half the consistency add the sugar.

Cook for another 10 minutes on slow flame and finally add the fried nuts, saffron strands, cardamom.

Serve hot or chill to serve cold.