Badam Kheer | Almond Kheer | How to Make Badam Kheer | Festive Recipes

Badam Kheer / Almond Kheer #Recipe

This Badam Kheer /Almond Kheer is inspired by the traditional Kheer which is an Indian rice pudding. Instead of rice, I have used coarsely ground almonds in this badam kheer recipe.

On most festive and special occasions in India, Kheer finds a place in the menu. Be it a birthday or an occasion like Raksha Bandhan. There are many version of Kheer - the one with rice being the most common and popular. You can also check out my Carrot and Almond Kheer recipe here.

Sadly, I do not get to make kheer often at home as DH doesn't like it much. But, whenever I make it for myself, I make 2-3 servings and enjoy a bowl of kheer with every meal. I like my kheer to be creamy with cardamom and saffron, and there should be lots of dried nuts in it.

So, when I chose 'Festival/ Special Day' theme for week 4 of BM#78, I decided to make badam/almond kheer. With Raksha Bandhan around the corner, I think the recipe fitted the bill perfectly. This Badam Kheer is actually quite rich and should be served in small portion size.

Let's check out how I made Badam Kheer/ Almond Kheer from scratch.

Badam ki Kheer / Almond Kheer Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1-litre full-fat milk
3 tbsp condensed milk
1 tbsp sugar
¼ cup almonds
2 cardamoms, powdered
10 strands of saffron, soaked in 1 tbsp milk
Almond slivers, chopped pistachios of garnishing

Process:

1. Soak almonds in water for an hour. Drain the water after an hour and soak them in hot water for 5 minutes. Peel off the skin from the almonds and grind them into a rough paste.

2. Boil milk in a deep non-stick pan. Let it simmer on low to medium flame for about 15 minutes, such that the milk reduces to about 3/4th volume.

3. Add the almond paste and boil the milk for another 7-10 minutes. Depending on how thick and creamy you like the kheer, you can boil it for another 10 minutes or so.

4. Add the condensed milk and sugar and stir well. Add cardamom and saffron milk. Stir again and take it off heat.

5. Let it cool down and then you can transfer it to a serving bowl and keep in the fridge to chill.

6. Serve it chilled with almonds and pistachio garnishing.

Notes:

1.       If you do not have condensed milk, you can skip it and add more sugar for sweetness. I had some leftover condensed milk so I used it in the recipe.

2.       This kheer takes best when served chilled.

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Kheer Recipe | How to Make Kheer | Indian Rice Pudding Recipe

Kheer - The Indian Rice Pudding #Recipe

Kheer is an Indian rice pudding. Rice is cooked in evaporated milk. It is often flavoured with cardamom, rose water, and saffron and is garnished with nuts. It is a rich milk based Indian dessert and finds a place in the menu on most festive Indian occasions.

There are a few sweet dishes that I have grown up eating, Bread Ras Malai, Cardamom Kulfi are among them. Another frequently made sweet dish in our house was 'Kheer'. Although I love it, I don't really make it that often these days, reason being DH doesn't like it much and cooking for myself doesn't inspire me enough to make it. However, on the rare occasions, I make it, I relish the whole lot myself, and I don't mind.

Kheer can be served hot or cold. I like mine chilled with a generous sprinkling of nuts.

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Kheer Recipe

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1-litre milk.
¼ cup granulated sugar.
¼ cup basmati rice (60 gm).
2 tbsp raisins
Chopped almonds and pistachios for garnishing.
½ tbsp rose water (optional).
2 cardamom pods powdered.

Process:

1. Wash and rinse the rice and soak it for half an hour.

2. Heat a pan and add milk. Keep the gas on medium-high and heat the milk till it reduces a bit.

3. When the milk comes to boil (10-12 mins) add the rice. Heat it till the rice is cooked. Keep on stirring gently so that milk does not stick on the bottom of the pan.

4.The milk will reduce by almost half. It will take another 10 minutes. Now add the sugar, raisins, cardamom powder and rose water. Heat for another 5 mins so that the sugar is totally dissolved and take it off the gas. Garnish it with chopped almonds and pistachios.

5. Serve it hot or chilled.

Notes:

1. Since I used cardamom and rose water to flavour it, I didn't use saffron. You can omit the rose water and use a few strands of saffron. Soak saffron in a teaspoon of milk for a nice colour.

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Carrot and Almond Kheer Recipe | How to Make Carrot and Almond Kheer | Indian Desserts Recipes

Carrot & Almond Kheer #recipe

Carrot and Almond Kheer is a sweet Indian milk-based pudding that is inspired by the classic Indian Kheer. Instead of rice, shredded carrots and coarsely ground almonds are used here.

I am back from a hectic but awesome and funfilled India trip. I have a lot to tell you guys but all of it can wait for a while, as today is the day for Blog Hop, a wonderful and creative initiative by Radhika. I had missed it last time due to my hectic schedule in India. Hopefully, I will do a double post for the next session of Blog Hop to compensate for the same.

This week I am assigned Anu's Healthy Kitchen. From all her wonderful recipes I chose her Carrot Almond Honey Milkshake. But, I was in a mood for something for indulgent, so I made Carrot and Almond Kheer!

Carrot and Almond Kheer Recipe

Serves 2

Ingredients:

400 ml full-fat milk.
1 large carrot shredded.
2 tbsp almonds, soaked, blanched and thinly sliced.
1 cardamom pod crushed.
2-3 tbsp sugar (to taste)
Chopped pistachios to garnish.

Process:

1. In a non-stick pan heat the milk. When it comes to a boil, turn the heat on medium and add the shredded carrots and sliced almonds.

2. Cook it for about 10-15 minutes till the carrots are tender and the milk has thickened to a creamy consistency.

3. Add the sugar and crushed cardamom and stir well. Cook for another 5-10 minutes.

4. Cool it completely and transfer into serving bowls. Keep it in the fridge till needed.

5. Garnish it with chopped pistachios and serve it chilled.

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You can also check out the other kheer recipes I have posted here

The Classic Indian Kheer

Almond Kheer

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