India’s slow-simmered rice pudding turns milk and pistachio into a soft, fragrant dessert with a gentle sweetness and spoonable texture.
10 min prep 45 min cook 62 min rest
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Rinse and drain the rice, then put the milk in a heavy-bottomed pot.
Cook the rice and milk over low heat for 35 minutes, stirring.
Add the sugar and cook for 5 more minutes without letting the milk curdle.
Add the cardamom and pistachios and stir for 2 minutes.
Rest the kheer for 20 minutes and serve warm.
💡 Tip: Cooking the rice slowly over low heat lets the milk thicken naturally.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold or warm, sprinkling pistachios over the top.
~250
kcal calories
6
g protein
38
g carbs
8
g fat
25.6g
Sugar
0.9g
Fiber
72.7mg
Sodium
3.5g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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