Haryana Kheer – Creamy Rice Pudding

Traditional slow-cooked milk pudding with rice, cardamom & nuts. Festival favorite from Haryana sweet tradition!

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About Haryana Kheer

Classic Milk-Based Dessert

Haryana Kheer is rich, creamy rice pudding made by slow-simmering full fat milk with basmati rice, sugar and fragrant cardamom. Garnished with almonds, pistachios and saffron strands, this dessert is staple in Haryana homes during festivals, weddings and special occasions. The prolonged cooking develops the signature pinkish color and thick consistency loved across generations.

Ingredients (Serves 6)

Rich traditional ingredients for authentic taste

Full Fat Milk Base

Full Fat Milk

2 liters full cream milk (key for richness & color)

Basmati Rice Main

Basmati Rice & Sugar

¼ cup basmati rice (washed) + ¾-1 cup sugar

Nuts & Saffron Flavor

Dry Fruits & Flavor

Almonds, pistachios, cardamom pwdr, saffron + rose water

Step-by-Step Recipe

Traditional slow-cook method (1.5 hours)

Boil & Reduce Milk

Boil 2L full fat milk in heavy bottom pan on medium flame. Stir occasionally till reduced to half volume (~45 mins). Milk develops creamy pinkish layer.

Add Rice & Simmer

Wash & add ¼ cup basmati rice. Stir every 5 mins. Cook till rice 80% done & milk thick (30 mins). Lower flame completely.

Sweeten & Flavor

Add sugar, cardamom pwdr, soaked saffron, rose water. Stir till sugar dissolves & kheer thickens (15 mins). Don't boil after sugar!

Garnish & Chill

Turn off flame, add chopped nuts. Cool to room temp, refrigerate. Serve chilled garnished with slivered almonds & pistachios.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Creamy indulgence with balanced nutrition

Calories

280 kcal
Rich dessert

Calcium

300mg Excellent
Milk source

Vitamin D

High Natural
From milk fat

Traditional Haryana Kheer Recipe

Watch authentic slow-cook method