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Instant Pot Kheer Recipe: Traditional Dessert Simplified

This Instant Pot Kheer recipe simplifies the traditional Indian dessert, making it quick and easy to prepare while retaining its rich, creamy texture and delightful flavors.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 people
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice rinsed until water runs clear
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 10-12 strands saffron
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts almonds, pistachios, cashews
  • 1 tablespoon ghee clarified butter

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear.
  • Add ghee to the Instant Pot and turn on the sauté mode.
  • Add the rinsed rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in the milk, sugar, cardamom powder, saffron strands, and mix well.
  • Close the Instant Pot with the lid and set the vent to sealing position.
  • Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
  • Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid, stir the kheer, and add the chopped nuts.
  • Serve warm or chilled, garnished with more nuts if desired.

Notes:

This kheer can be served warm or chilled, depending on your preference. Adjust the sugar to taste if needed.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Kheer, Rice Pudding
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