Wash 1/4 cup of basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
Watch out
Ensure the rice is fully submerged in water so it softens evenly
otherwise, hard grains will remain
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schedulePrepare in advance
Wash 1/4 cup of basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
Watch out
Ensure the rice is fully submerged in water so it softens evenly
otherwise, hard grains will remain
Pour 1 cup of milk and add 1/4 cup of milk powder into a pressure cooker, mix well with a whisk, and allow to boil.
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Whisk the milk powder thoroughly until completely dissolved
otherwise, lumps will form in the milk
Ensure the pressure cooker lid is securely locked before heating to prevent steam leaks.
Add the soaked rice and a pinch of saffron into the boiling milk, cover and cook for 1 whistle on low flame.
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Keep the flame low after sealing the cooker
otherwise, the milk will overflow
Release all pressure and wait for steam to clear before opening the cooker lid to avoid burns.
Open the cooker lid and mash the cooked rice slightly.
Watch out
Mash the rice only slightly to maintain texture
otherwise, it will become too pasty
Pour 2 cups of milk into the mashed rice, mix well, and allow to boil.
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Stir the milk continuously while heating
otherwise, the rice will settle and burn at the bottom
Add 3 tablespoons of sugar and grated nuts (cashews, badam, pista), mix well, and boil for 10 minutes on low flame until the kheer thickens.
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Stir frequently during the 10-minute boil
otherwise, the mixture will stick to the bottom
Add 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder, mix well, and switch off the flame to finish the kheer.
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Mix the cardamom powder thoroughly
otherwise, the flavor will be unevenly distributed