Indian Rice Kheer (Rice Pudding) with Organic Green Cardamom Pods
Kheer is India's most beloved dessert — creamy, fragrant rice pudding slow-simmered with whole milk, sugar, and Spicy Organic Organic Green Cardamom Pods for the unmistakable floral aroma that makes this classic so special.
Indian Rice Kheer (Rice Pudding) with Organic Green Cardamom Pods
Spicy Organic Team
4 servings
10 minutes
40 minutes
220
Indian
Desserts
Easy
Festivals, celebrations, everyday dessert
Creamy, fragrant Indian Rice Kheer slow-simmered with Organic Green Cardamom Pods, whole milk, basmati rice, saffron, and pistachios — a classic Indian rice pudding dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup basmati rice, rinsed and soaked 20 minutes
- 4 cups whole milk
- 5-6 Organic Green Cardamom Pods, lightly cracked
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- A pinch of saffron strands, bloomed in 1 tbsp warm milk
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons crushed pistachios
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins (optional)
- Extra saffron strands
Directions
- Rinse and soak basmati rice in cold water for 20–30 minutes
- drain
- Pour whole milk into a wide heavy-bottomed saucepan
- add lightly cracked Organic Green Cardamom Pods
- bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently
- Add drained rice
- reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring every 3–4 minutes, for 25–30 minutes until rice is tender and milk has thickened to a creamy consistency
- Add sugar and bloomed saffron
- stir well and simmer 5 more minutes
- Taste and adjust sweetness
- remove from heat
- Stir in crushed pistachios and golden raisins if using
- Serve warm in bowls or refrigerate until chilled
- garnish with extra pistachios and saffron strands
