Kheer - Indian Rice Pudding

Satisfying
Rice Pudding (Kheer)

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Water
• 1/2 Cup Basmati
  Rice
• 4 Cups Whole Milk
• 1 tsp. Chopped
  dates
• 2 tsp. Cashews
  or pistachios
• 3 small pieces
  green cardamom, crushed
• 1 tsp. Sugar (or
  to taste)

Directions:

Soak rice in water for 2 hours. Boil milk. Add rice and all other ingredients.
Boil slowly for 30 minutes or more until the mixture reaches a slightly
thick consistency,  It will thicken a little
more when you let it cool.

Ayurvedic traditions suggests that sweets should be eaten  during the main meal rather than the end  as it may lead to  congestion or sinus problems.  This meal is a very nutritious dish  great for vata dosha. 

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