Kheer (Rice Pudding) — کھیر
A slow-simmered creamy rice pudding scented with cardamom and topped with nuts — the classic comforting Pakistani dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 litre full-cream milk
- 1/4 cup rice, soaked
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Cardamom powder
- Almonds and pistachios, slivered
Method
- Bring the milk to a boil, add the drained rice and simmer on low heat.
- Stir often until the rice is soft and the milk thickens.
- Add sugar and cardamom and cook a few more minutes.
- Chill, then serve topped with nuts.