Why does jaggery kheer curdle and how do I prevent it?

Adding jaggery to hot milk can split it, so cool the kheer slightly and stir in the Anveshan jaggery powder off the heat once the rice is fully cooked.

How much jaggery powder is needed for this kheer?

This recipe uses 0.75 cup of Anveshan jaggery powder for 1.5 litres of milk, giving a rich caramel sweetness without refined sugar.

How long does jaggery rice kheer take to cook?

About 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of slow simmering, yielding 4 generous servings of creamy kheer.

Why add ghee to rice kheer?

Toasting the rice in 1 tbsp of Anveshan ghee deepens the aroma and helps the grains hold their shape in the creamy milk.

Jaggery Rice Kheer

Name: Jaggery Rice Kheer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Bilona Ghee; 1 pinch Saffron strands; 0.5 cup Basmati rice; 1.5 litre Full-fat milk; 0.75 cup Jaggery Powder; 0.5 tsp Cardamom powder; 2 tbsp Chopped cashews; 2 tbsp Raisins; 1 tbsp Slivered pistachios

Jaggery rice kheer is a traditional Indian rice pudding made by slow-simmering basmati rice in full-fat milk until thick and creamy, then sweetening it with jaggery off the heat. You toast the rice in a spoon of Anveshan ghee, simmer with Anveshan saffron, and finish with mineral-rich Anveshan jaggery powder for a warm caramel depth that refined sugar cannot match. Crowned with cardamom and nuts, this festive dessert serves 4.

Time breakdown

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time45 min

Total Time55 min

Ingredients

Basmati rice
Full-fat milk
Cardamom powder
Chopped cashews
Raisins
Slivered pistachios

How to Make Jaggery Rice Kheer

1
Rinse the rice and soak it for 20 minutes, then drain.
2
Warm 2 tablespoons of the milk and soak a pinch of Anveshan Kashmiri Anveshan Saffron in it to bloom into a golden infusion; set aside.
3
Heat the Anveshan Ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and lightly fry the cashews and raisins until the cashews are golden and the raisins plump; remove and reserve for later.

Tips for the Best Jaggery Rice Kheer

✓Simmer on low and stir often so the milk reduces evenly without scorching.
✓Soak Anveshan saffron in a spoon of warm milk first to release its full colour and aroma.

Frequently Asked Questions

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