Cardamom-Infused Rice Pudding (Kheer)

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins

🥣 Ingredients

• 1 litre full-cream milk

• ¼ cup basmati rice (soaked for 15 minutes)

• 4–5 Highland Spices cardamom pods, crushed

• ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)

• 10–12 cashews and raisins (optional)

• A few strands of saffron (optional)

🧑🍳 Directions

1. Bring milk to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pan.

2. Add soaked rice and cook on low heat, stirring often, until it softens and the mixture thickens.

3. Stir in sugar and crushed Highland Spices cardamom pods.

4. Add fried cashews, raisins, and saffron if using.

5. Serve warm or chilled — the creamy texture and cardamom aroma make it heavenly!

💚 Highland Spices Tip

Add a pinch of ground cardamom at the end for a stronger, lingering fragrance.