Kheer Recipe | Rice Kheer
Kheer, jo ek traditional Indian dessert hai, har occasion par banayi jaati hai. Rice kheer to sabhi gharon mein popular hai, kyunki ye simple ingredients se banti hai aur sabhi ko pasand aati hai. Is creamy aur meethi dish ko kaafi variation ke saath banaya ja sakta hai, lekin hum yaha aaj baat karenge classic rice kheer ki. Ye article aapko step-by-step guide karega ki kaise ghar par badi aasani se kheer banayi jaa sakti hai, saath hi isme focus karenge “fancy kaju sweets” par aur unka istmaal is recipe ko aur bhi shandar banane mein.
Ingredients for Kheer Recipe (Rice Kheer)
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Basmati Rice (achhi quality ka long grain rice prefer karein)
- 1 litre Full-Fat Milk
- 1/2 cup Sugar (apne taste ke anusaar kam ya zyada kar sakte hain)
- 10-12 Kaju (cashews), chopped
- 10-12 Badam (almonds), chopped
- 2-3 Cardamom (elaichi), crushed
- 8-10 Kishmish (raisins)
- 1 tablespoon Ghee (optional for better taste)
- Few strands of Saffron (kesar), optional
Special Ingredient: Fancy Kaju Sweets
- 50 grams fancy kaju sweets (inka use garnishing ke liye kiya ja sakta hai ya kheer mein thoda extra richness dene ke liye).
Instructions to Make Rice Kheer
- Rice ko dho lein aur soak karein: Sabse pehle rice ko acche se dho lein aur 30 minutes ke liye paani mein bhigo dein. Yeh process se kheer ka texture aur bhi soft ho jata hai.
- Doodh ko ubalein: Ek heavy bottomed pan lein aur usme doodh ko ubalne ke liye chhod dein. Aapko dhyaan rakhna hoga ki doodh kabhi bhi medium flame par ubalein taki neeche se jal na jaye. Jab doodh ubal jaye, toh flame ko halki kar dein.
- Rice ko add karein: Jab doodh thoda thick hone lage, toh soaked rice ko doodh mein add kar dein. Ab aapko low flame par isse tab tak cook karna hai jab tak rice acche se gal na jaye. Is dauran lagataar stirring karein taki doodh aur rice neeche chipke nahi.
- Sugar aur dry fruits ko add karein: Jab rice acche se cook ho jaye, tab usme sugar add karein aur acche se mila dein. Thodi dair aur pakayein jab tak sugar kheer mein completely dissolve ho jaye. Uske baad badam, kaju, kishmish aur elaichi powder ko kheer mein daalein.
- Fancy kaju sweets ka use karein: Ab aap “fancy kaju sweets” ko chhote pieces mein kaat lein aur kheer mein mix kar dein. Yeh kheer ko ek unique aur royal taste dega, jo kisi bhi festival ya special occasion ke liye perfect hai. Yeh fancy kaju sweets ke pieces garnish mein bhi use ho sakte hain.
- Garnishing aur serve karein: Agar aap chahte hain ki kheer thodi aur rich aur aromatic ho, toh kesar ke strands ko garam doodh mein thodi der ke liye soak karke add kar sakte hain. Garnish ke liye aap extra chopped kaju, badam, aur fancy kaju sweets ke tukde daal sakte hain. Kheer ko garam ya thanda serve karein, dono hi tarikon se iska swad lajawab lagta hai.
Tips for Making the Perfect Rice Kheer
- Kheer banate waqt low flame ka hi use karein taki doodh properly cook ho aur rice jalne na paye.
- Rice ko soak karna zaroori hai taki kheer ka texture smooth aur creamy bane.
- Aap sugar ki quantity apne taste ke according adjust kar sakte hain. Agar aapko zyada meetha pasand hai, toh sugar zyada dalein.
- Fancy kaju sweets se kheer ka taste kaafi enhance ho jata hai. Aap inhe apne manpasand flavour ke according choose kar sakte hain.
- Kheer ko thanda karne ke baad bhi serve kiya ja sakta hai, yeh ekdum creamy aur refreshing lagti hai.
Variations of Rice Kheer
- Coconut Rice Kheer: Agar aap kuch naya try karna chahte hain, toh kheer mein coconut milk ya grated coconut daal kar coconut rice kheer bana sakte hain.
- Jaggery Rice Kheer: Sugar ki jagah gur (jaggery) use karke ek healthy version of kheer bana sakte hain. Lekin yeh dhyaan rakhein ki jaggery ko rice cook hone ke baad hi add karein taki doodh na phate.
- Vermicelli Kheer (Seviyan Kheer): Rice ke badle vermicelli (seviyan) ka use karke bhi aap delicious kheer bana sakte hain. Is version ko jaldi banaya ja sakta hai aur taste bhi lajawab hota hai.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrients | Quantity (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
Note: Fancy kaju sweets ka use karke nutrition value thoda badh jaata hai, kyunki ye sweets sugar aur dry fruits se bhari hoti hain.
FAQs on Kheer Recipe
Q1: Kya rice kheer ko aage ke liye store kiya ja sakta hai?
Haan, aap rice kheer ko refrigerator mein 2-3 din tak store kar sakte hain. Lekin serve karte waqt dhyaan dein ki agar kheer thick ho gayi ho, toh thoda doodh add karke usse halka sa garam kar lein.
Q2: Kya main low-fat doodh ka use kheer banane mein kar sakta hoon?
Low-fat doodh ka use kiya ja sakta hai, lekin full-fat doodh se kheer ka texture aur rich ban jata hai. Agar aap healthy version banana chahte hain, toh low-fat doodh ya almond milk ka use kar sakte hain.
Q3: Kya main fancy kaju sweets ko skip kar sakta hoon?
Ji haan, agar aapke paas fancy kaju sweets nahi hain, toh aap simple dry fruits se bhi kheer ko garnish kar sakte hain. Lekin fancy kaju sweets ka use karke aap kheer ka taste aur presentation dono ko aur elevate kar sakte hain.
Q4: Rice kheer ka doodh phatne se kaise bachayein?
Rice kheer banate waqt low flame par doodh ko continuously stir karte rahein. Isse doodh neeche se jalta nahi hai aur phatne ka dar kam ho jata hai.
Q5: Kheer ko aur bhi rich aur creamy kaise banaya ja sakta hai?
Kheer ko creamy banane ke liye full-fat doodh ka use karein aur doodh ko dheere-dheere cook hone dein taki woh naturally thick ho jaye. Aap thoda condensed milk bhi add kar sakte hain extra richness ke liye.
Conclusion
Rice kheer ek aisi dessert hai jo har occasion ke liye perfect hai. Is recipe mein fancy kaju sweets ka touch isse aur bhi khaas bana deta hai. Aap ise kisi bhi festival ya celebration mein serve kar sakte hain, ya fir kisi khaas mehmaan ke liye isse bana sakte hain. Is simple aur rich recipe ko follow karke aap ghar par hi restaurant style rice kheer ka maza le sakte hain.
