Almond Kheer
Creamy Indian almond pudding simmered with milk, ground almonds, cardamom and saffron.
Almond Kheer is a creamy Indian dessert in which finely ground almonds are slowly simmered with milk until the mixture becomes rich and slightly thick. Cardamom and saffron add fragrance while chopped nuts provide texture. Unlike traditional rice kheer, this version allows almonds to take center stage and produces a naturally luxurious consistency. It can be served warm or chilled and is especially popular during festivals and celebrations. Simmer the milk gently and stir regularly to prevent scorching and to develop a smooth, concentrated flavor.
Featured Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cups Almonds
- 5 cups Whole Milk
- 0.5 cups Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- 1 pinch Saffron
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Pistachios
Nutrition per Serving
Instructions
Soak the almonds, peel them and grind them into a fine paste with a little milk.
⏱️ 20 minutes
Bring the remaining milk to a gentle simmer in a heavy saucepan.
⏱️ 6 minutes
Add the almond paste and cook over low heat while stirring regularly.
⏱️ 15 minutes
Add sugar, cardamom and saffron and continue simmering until slightly thickened.
⏱️ 8 minutes
Garnish with pistachios and serve warm or chilled.
⏱️ 2 minutes