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Kheer

Ingredients : 3\4 cup rice, basmati , 1\2 teaspoon cardamom powder , 2 liters milk , 1 1\4 cups sugar , 1\4 cup almonds blanched,cut into sliver , 2-3 tablespoons pistachio nuts, cut into slivers , 2 tablespoons raisins, green , 1\4 teaspoon kewra essence , 2-3 silver leaves (chandi varak).

Instructions : 1. Wash the rice thoroughly under cold running tap and then soak in plenty of water for about half an hour. Drain the rice in a sieve and roughly crush the rice with your hands. 2. Place the crushed rice and cardamom's powder in a heavy based saucepan. Add milk and bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer for about 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Then reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered until the rice turn very soft and mushy and milk has thickened, about 40-45 minutes, stirring constantly, to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. 3. Add sugar and stirring constantly, cook until sugar dissolves. Sugar will make the kheer thin, cook for 5-10 more minutes or until it is thick again. To test that kheer is ready, place 2-3 tablespoons of kheer in a plate within few minutes, it should set. 4. Add nuts, raisins and kewra essence, stir well and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped nuts and silver leaves. Serve hot or cold. • Serves: 6 People. • Preparation Time: 15 minutes. • Cooking Time: 30 minutes.