Breastfeeding Friendly Kheer
Slow-simmered and fragrant with saffron, cardamom, and rose water, this creamy rice pudding is pure comfort in a bowl. Whole milk forms the rich, nourishing base, and as it reduces over gentle heat with basmati rice, it transforms into something deeply satisfying — the kind of dish that feels restorative from the first spoonful. Cashews, almonds, and golden raisins are toasted in butter until golden and fragrant before being stirred in, adding layers of texture and healthy fats that make this more than just a dessert. For anyone nursing and looking for wholesome, calorie-dense foods that actually taste indulgent, this hits every mark. The ingredients are straightforward and real — no additives, no mystery — just milk, rice, nuts, and warm spice working together beautifully. It's equally good warm from the pot, at room temperature, or chilled the next day with a handful of pistachios scattered on top.
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6 servings
- 5 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup basmati rice, rinsed
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 pinch saffron threads
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp raw cashews, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp raw almonds, slivered or roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp golden raisins
- 1 tsp rose water
For serving
- 1 tbsp pistachios, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the milk and rinsed basmati rice in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent the milk from scorching on the bottom.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring every 2–3 minutes and scraping the bottom and sides of the pan, until the milk has reduced by roughly half and the rice is completely soft and the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 35–40 minutes.
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