Kheer Recipe.

Information:

Kheer, its a symbol about celebrations ,comfort and home. Kheer is a traditional Pakistani deserts made with rice ,milk and sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 4 cups milk (full fat or low fat)
• 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoons cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
• Chopped nuts or dried fruits for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Rinse and soak the rice: Rinse the rice and soak in water for 30 minutes.
2. Boil the Milk: In a large saucepan ,boil boil the milk over medium heat until it start to simmer.
3. Add rice and cook: Add the soak rice to the milk and cook ,stirring occasionally ,until the rice is tender and the milk has thickened (about 20-25 minutes).
4. Add sugar and flavoring : Add the sugar ,cardamom powder, and saffron threads .Still well to combine.
5. Simmer and thicker: Continue to simmer the kheer over low heat ,stirring occasionally ,until it has thickened to your liking.
6. Add ghee or butter :Stir in the ghee or butter to give the kheer a rich flavor.
7. Serve: Serve the kheer warm or chilled ,garnished with chopped nuts or dried fruits if desired.

Tips:

• Use short grain rice or basmati rice for the best results.
• Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste 
• Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness
• Experiment with different flavorings like cinnamon, nutmeg or rose water.

VARIATIONS:

1. Coconut Milk Kheer
2. Replace diary milk with coconut milk.

• Use coconut sugar instead of refined sugar.
• Add the jaggery at the end to prevent curdling

.2:Instant Pot Kheer:

• Add all ingredients except sugar and nuts to the sugar
• Pressure cook on poridge mood (20 minutes)
• After releasing pressure ,stir in suagr and saute for a few minutes.

Kheer is Enjoyed too Much:

• Festive vibe:Served during festival like diwali ,eid or birthday Its often linked with celebrationss and joy.
• Comfort Food:Warm ,creamy and mildy sweet .Kheer is deep comforting