Odisha Kheer Puri Milk Rice Pudding Light Festival Odia

Method

1. 1

   Wash the rice. No soaking needed for kheer.

2. 2

   Bring 1 litre milk to a boil in a heavy pot. Add washed rice. Stir.

3. 3

   Reduce to medium-low. Cook uncovered stirring every 5 minutes for 30 to 35 minutes until the rice is completely soft and has partially dissolved into the milk, thickening it to a flowing, pourable consistency.

4. 4

   Odia kheer is intentionally thinner and more pourable than North Indian kheer — it should flow freely from a ladle.

5. 5

   Add sugar. Stir until dissolved. Cook 5 more minutes.

6. 6

   Add saffron milk. Stir. Add cardamom powder, fried cashews and raisins.

7. 7

   Serve warm or chilled.