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Rice Kheer Recipe

Rice Kheer Recipe offered to Krishna in a blue clay bowl, garnished with nuts and flowers.
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Hare Krishna Rice Kheer is a rich and comforting dessert, inspired by the principles of bhakti yoga. This kheer recipe uses basmati rice, milk, sugar, and spices to create a creamy and flavorful pudding that can be enjoyed at any time of day. In the tradition of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, preparing and offering food to Krishna is an act of love and devotion, known as bhakti. Each dish is prepared with care, mindfulness, and a pure heart, making it not just a meal but a spiritual offering.

Ingredients

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For the Kheer:

  • 1/2 cup basmati rice (100g)
  • 4 cups whole milk (960 ml)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (100g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • A few strands of saffron soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (cashews, almonds)
  • 2 tablespoons yellow raisins

Instructions

  1. Soak and Break the Rice: Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes. After soaking, use your hands to gently break the grains into smaller pieces. This will help the rice cook more evenly and create a creamier kheer.
  2. Cook the Rice: In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a boil. Add the broken basmati rice and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fully cooked and the milk has thickened. This process may take about 30 minutes.
  3. Sweeten the Kheer: Add sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron milk to the cooked rice mixture. Continue to simmer for another 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sugar is dissolved and the kheer reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Add Nuts and Raisins: Stir in the chopped nuts and yellow raisins. Mix well and remove from heat.
  5. Serve Warm or Chilled: Serve the rice kheer warm or chilled with your favorite side dish.

Notes

  • Variation: For a fragrant twist, replace the cardamom with rose water and omit the saffron.
  • Storage: Store any leftover kheer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat or serve chilled.

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