Maker:S,Date:2017-11-8,Ver:6,Lens:Kan03,Act:Lar02,E-Y

Kheer , also called payasam is one of the oldest desserts in the world having been made in India & nearby cultures for more than 2000 years. It is made from slow cooked rice , milk , sugar & flavoured with saffron , cardamom , raisins & various mixed nuts. It is very similar to western rice pudding. 

Recipe credit: Umme ~ Hamza

Ingredients 

• 1 cup rice (soaked for few hours)
• 1 cup sago (soaked for few hours)
• 4 pints full fat milk
• 300ml cream
• 2 x 397g condensed milk
• Few strands of  saffron (optional)
• Sugar to taste
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• Mixed nuts to garnish (optional)

Method

1. Recite Bismillah.
2. In a pot bring the milk, cardamom powder & rice to a boil on high heat.
3. The allow to simmer on low heat till rice is full cooked.
4. Add the sago & cook till thick or desired consistency. Don’t let it become to thick as it will thicken even more once cooled.
5. Keep stirring after a few minutes so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
6. Add the remaining ingredients & cook for a few minutes.
7. Turn off heat & allow to cool completely.
8. The kheer will have thickened. If the kheer is too thick then just add in a splash of milk & sugar till desired consistency & sweetness!
9. Garnish with mixed nuts.
10. Can be served warmed or chilled. Enjoy!