Rice pudding( Kheer)

                                                      Ingredients

3 - 4 cups of whole milk, diluted with 1 - 2 cups of water (The proportion of water will determine the thickness of the Kheer.)

1 cup rice (it is best to use an Indian variety like basmati rice)

1 cup condensed milk

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon raisins

1 tablespoon of dry nut pieces. (almonds or pistachio are best)

1 teaspoon finely powdered cardamom


Method


- Boil the rice in the milk on a medium flame until the rice is cooked.

- Make sure you stir frequently; otherwise your milk may burn at the bottom of the vessel.

- Add the condensed milk, sugar, raisins, and nuts. Stir till the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.

- Add the cardamom and serve hot.

Tips

1. If you do not want to slave in the kitchen, use cooked rice leftover from the previous meal. Make sure that your cooked rice did not have any salt in it.

2.  If you are counting the calories, you can replace milk with a non-dairy product. Use sugar-free supplements instead of sugar and you have an instant low-cal dessert.