Kheer

Kheer is an Indian rice pudding traditionally enjoyed during Diwali season, but it’s a popular choice for many other festivals as well! This plant-based version achieves the same creaminess and flavor of the traditional recipe.

Kheer

Course

Dessert
Prep time

30 Mins
cook time

30 Mins
servings

4
Author

@upbeetanisha

Ingredients

¼ cup Lotus Foods Regenerative Organic White Basmati Rice
4 green cardamom pods
3 tbsp white sugar
¼ cup pistachios, chopped
¼ cup almonds, chopped
4 cups unsweetened soy milk
5-6 strands saffron, soaked in 2 tbsp warm soy milk

product used in the recipe

Regenerative Organic White Basmati Rice

1

Soak rice in water for at least 30 mins..
2

Use a mortar and pestle to crush cardamom pods into a fine powder. Alternatively, open the pods and process into a fine powder with sugar and half the pistachios and almonds.
3

Chop remaining pistachios and almonds.
4

Bring milk to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan, being careful to avoid it sticking (use a nonstick pan if possible).
5

Add rice, reduce to medium low and simmer uncovered for ~20-25 mins until rice is cooked.
6

Add the mixture of sugar, cardamom, and nuts. Add saffron and chopped nuts. Cook for ~5 more mins on low.