19 Easy and Delicious Kheer Recipes
FEBRUARY 07, 2023
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Kheer is an Indian classic — a creamy and fragrant rice pudding that's a staple during Diwali and other important festivities. Made from a combination of milk, rice and sugar, kheer can be enjoyed warm or chilled, making it the perfect year-round dessert.
Whether you are a fan of traditional recipes, or you're looking for modern twists and surprises, you will find something you love in this collection of 19 of the best kheer recipes! From mango to saffron versions, these recipes are sure to make your mouth water and your taste buds dance.
So treat yourself to something special and whip up a pot of this beloved Indian dessert today!
What To Cook Today
How To Make Rice Kheer Pudding
Make the best creamy Indian rice kheer pudding using Instant Pot, rice cooker, on the stove. You can make kheer quickly with this recipe. Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
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91
57 min
TOTAL TIME
809
CALORIES
$2.06
PER SERVING
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Simply Tadka
Mango Kheer
Mango Kheer is perfect summer dessert which made by vermicelli, milk and mango pulp.
6
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1285
CALORIES
$2.34
PER SERVING
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Simply Tadka
Apple Kheer
Apple Kheer is a delicious and milk based dessert which is prepared by boiling milk with grated apples and sugar. It is a fusion of tradition rice based kheer recipe.
2
30 min
TOTAL TIME
512
CALORIES
$2.50
PER SERVING
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Epicurious
Saffron Breakfast Kheer
Kheer is an Indian rice pudding eaten on high holy days and at feasts. It is a calming mix of gentle spice, milk, and rice, which I find especially good to eat at breakfast time. There is nothing more nourishing to my mind than milk and rice together—easy to eat and cleansing in the best possible se...
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19
612
CALORIES
$3.64
PER SERVING
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Palates Desire
Sabudana Kheer
Sabudana Kheer is a tasty and delicious dessert made with tapioca pearl , milk , sugar , nuts and flavoured with cardamom and saffron strands.
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1 hr 35 min
TOTAL TIME
175
CALORIES
$1.04
PER SERVING
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My Heart Beets
Instant Pot Kheer
Kheer, a creamy rice pudding, is one of my favorite desserts to make and eat. It requires just a few essential ingredients: rice, milk and sugar. I almost always have those three ingredients at my house. You can serve this dessert at any temperature and it’ll taste good. When the weather is ...
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368
146
335
CALORIES
$1.16
PER SERVING
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Cooklist AI
Creamy Indian Rice Kheer Pudding
Enjoy a delicious, vegan, and gluten-free creamy Indian rice kheer pudding, effortlessly made in the Instant Pot. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, adorned with golden raisins, pistachios, and saffron.
2
45 min
TOTAL TIME
809
CALORIES
$2.06
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
8 STEPS
1
Rinse basmati rice with several changes of water until clear.
2
Place the rinsed rice, 4 1/2 cups of coconut milk, and 1/4 cup of sugar in the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Stir to mix everything.
3
Close the lid and turn the steam release valve to sealing. Press pressure cooker and set the timer to 15 minutes.
4
After 15 minutes, let the pressure release naturally, then carefully unlock the lid.
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Stir the kheer, incorporating any skin that may have formed from the milk.
6
Adjust the consistency by turning on saute mode to reduce the liquid or adding more coconut milk or water to thin it.
7
Once the desired consistency is reached, turn off saute mode, and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom, golden raisins, and shelled pistachio nuts.
8
Portion the kheer into individual serving bowls, garnish with saffron, and serve either warm or chilled.
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Shweta in the Kitchen
Sabudana Kheer Recipe
Sabudana kheer is an Indian pudding made with three basic ingredients tapioca pearls/sago, milk, and sugar and flavored with cardamom and saffron. This vegetarian and gluten-free dessert is popular during the fasting season in India and can be made on the stovetop and Instant pot.
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1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
310
CALORIES
$1.47
PER SERVING
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My Food Story
Rice Kheer
This easy rice kheer or chawal ki kheer is probably the most popular Indian dessert there is. Made with long grained basmati rice and sweetened with condensed milk, it's simple enough that you can make it often, and elegant enough to serve to guests!
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875
1
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
534
CALORIES
$3.32
PER SERVING
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Cooking with sapana
Paneer Kheer
A healthy and rich protein packed paneer kheer which is also known as chanar payesh. Perfect to enjoy during Navratri fasting too.
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40 min
TOTAL TIME
430
CALORIES
$2.14
PER SERVING
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Cookilicious
Paal Payasam/Kheer in Instant Pot
Paal Payasam is an Indian rice pudding or kheer recipe that can easily be made in the Instant Pot. Serve this easy yet delicious milk pudding on any festive day!
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2
35 min
TOTAL TIME
209
CALORIES
$0.81
PER SERVING
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Raksha's Kitchen
Apple Kheer
Apple kheer or Seb Ki kheer is a delicious Indian milk based dessert made with apples and dry fruits. This Indian milk pudding with fruit is a delicious and nutritious recipe specially made for festivals like Diwali and Holi.
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18
40 min
TOTAL TIME
383
CALORIES
$3.47
PER SERVING
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Cooking with sapana
Mango Kheer
Mango Kheer is the favorite summer dessert of North India, serve it warm or chilled, either way, kheer is just an amazing sweet indulgence.
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1
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1326
CALORIES
$2.08
PER SERVING
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My Spicy Kitchen
Vermicelli Kheer ~ Semiya Payasam
Vermicelli paysam is a delicious traditional Indian pudding with lots of nuts and raisins.
9
25 min
TOTAL TIME
283
CALORIES
$0.43
PER SERVING
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Manjula's Kitchen
Vegan Rice Kheer, Payasam
Kheer is a very traditional Indian dessert and is enjoyed by people of all ages. Kheer is made in many different ways using rice, different nuts, and vegetables but milk is the main ingredient to make kheer. I have been wanting to make rice kheer for my son who happens to be vegan and loves kheer. T...
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1,086
40 min
TOTAL TIME
679
CALORIES
$1.87
PER SERVING
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Culinary Shades
Vermicelli Kheer
Vermicelli pudding also known as sheer khurma, vermicelli kheer, or sevaiyan is an Indian dessert made with milk and noodles . Learn how to make this easy Indian dessert in the instant pot.
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111
23
30 min
TOTAL TIME
250
CALORIES
$0.72
PER SERVING
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Shakarkandi kheer -Sweet potato kheer
Shakarkandi kheer is an easy kheer and takes lesser sugar and time during preparation.
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12
40 min
TOTAL TIME
345
CALORIES
$0.79
PER SERVING
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Tastes of India
Chocolate Rice Kheer Recipe – How to Make Chocolate Rice Pudding
Sweeten up your day with this delicious Chocolate Rice Kheer recipe! It's the perfect combination of creamy, chocolaty goodness and savory Indian flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe will show you how to make the perfect chocolate rice pudding. Enjoy a comforting bowl of this deliciously indulgent de...
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1
811
CALORIES
$1.83
PER SERVING
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Raksha's Kitchen
Rice Kheer
Rice kheer or Goan rice payas is a traditional Indian pudding recipe made with rice, milk, sugar, dry fruits and flavoured with green cardamom powder. This kheer with rice is an easy recipe and can be made with left over rice too. Get step by step pictures of how to do rice kheer in pressure cooker.
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
281
CALORIES
$1.52
PER SERVING
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The Forked Spoon
Kheer Recipe
Kheer is a subtly sweet, creamy, and deliciously aromatic Indian dessert popular throughout India. I made this recipe using basmati rice, but jasmine rice would make a fantastic alternative.
3
220
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
368
CALORIES
$0.75
PER SERVING
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