Cane Sugar Brown Rice Kheer
30-60 minutes
Indian/Indian Fusion
Serves: 4
Who says kheer can’t be healthy? This creamy kheer is made with nutty brown rice and natural cane sugar, perfect for when you want dessert without the guilt.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Royal® Authentic Brown Basmati Rice
4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup cane sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
2 tbsp chopped almonds
2 tbsp chopped cashews
2 tbsp raisins
Pinch of saffron (optional)
Preparation
- Rinse the Royal® Authentic Brown Basmati Rice under cold water and soak it for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Bring 4 cups of milk to a boil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Once it starts boiling, add the drained brown rice.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the rice cook in the milk, stirring occasionally, for about 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is soft and the milk thickens.
- Stir in the cane sugar and cardamom powder. Cook for 5 more minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
- In a small pan, lightly toast the chopped almonds, cashews, and raisins in a little ghee or dry roast them. Add these to the kheer and stir gently.
- If using saffron, soak a few strands in warm milk and mix into the kheer for extra flavor.
- Turn off the heat and let the kheer cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or chilled, as preferred.
Note: Brown rice takes longer to soften than white rice, so keep the heat low and stir occasionally. Adjust the sugar to your taste.
