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Instant Pot Kheer Recipe: Simple Steps

This Instant Pot Kheer recipe is a quick and easy way to make a traditional Indian dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this creamy and delicious rice pudding is flavored with cardamom and saffron.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 10-12 strands saffron
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews)
  • 1 tablespoon raisins

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear.
  • In the Instant Pot, combine the rinsed rice, milk, sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron strands.
  • Close the lid, set the vent to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
  • Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid, stir the kheer well, and add the chopped nuts and raisins.
  • Serve the kheer warm or chilled.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, you can add a few drops of rose water or kewra water before serving. Garnish with additional nuts for an extra crunch.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Kheer, Rice Pudding
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