Quick & Extra-Creamy Instant Pot Kheer You’ll Love to Savor Recipe
This Quick & Extra-Creamy Instant Pot Kheer is a rich and fragrant Indian rice pudding made with three types of milk, cardamom, and saffron, perfect for a comforting dessert that’s ready in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 58 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 0.25 cup rice (use basmati for a fragrant experience)
- 0.25 cup water (to soak the rice before cooking)
- 1 cup evaporated milk (this adds a rich and creamy texture)
- 1.25 to 1.5 whole milk (for an extra creamy consistency)
- 0.5 cup cream (enhances the luxurious mouthfeel)
- 0.5 cup sugar (adjust based on your sweetness preference)
- 0.125 tsp salt (balances the sweetness beautifully)
- 5–6 cardamom pods (infuse a fragrant, exotic flavor)
- a pinch saffron (optional, elevates the dish)
- nuts for garnishing (almond or pistachios work wonderfully)
Instructions
- Steps to Make Kheer
Grind the rice to a coarse texture and soak in water for at least 20 minutes. - Step 2
Remove seeds from the cardamom pods and grind them. - Step 3
In the Instant Pot, combine the three milks, ground cardamom, saffron, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved. - Step 4
Mix in soaked rice and water, ensuring nothing sticks to the bottom. - Step 5
Set the Instant Pot to LOW pressure and cook for 18 minutes. - Step 6
Allow a natural pressure release for 10-15 minutes before opening. - Step 7
Gently whisk the kheer to break up clumps and let it thicken. - Step 8
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with nuts.
Notes
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