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Minnie Minx
30-01-2008, 03:05 PM
Diwali Recipe


Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is also known as the festival of sweets!


Kheer

Kheer is an Indian version of rice pudding which is especially popular at Diwali. It can be served warm or chilled.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup long grain rice (preferably basmati rice), washed and drained
4-5 cups milk
2 cardamom seeds, crushed
2 tbsp almonds (blanched silvered)
A pinch of saffron threads, soaked in a little hot milk
1 tbsp raisins (optional)
3-4 tbsp sugar

Method

Put the rice, milk and cardamom in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and then turn down the heat and simmer gently until the rice is soft and the grains are starting to break up (approximately 60 minutes).

Add the almonds, pistachio, saffron and raisins and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Add the sugar and stir gently until completely dissolved.

Remove from heat and allow to cool. Serve warm or chilled.

Angel xx

originally posted by angel