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Kaju Ki Kheer
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kaju Ki Kheer

🇮🇳 Indian

Whole-cashew kheer thickened with milk, the fasting-day dessert of North India. The taste of every good news day in an Indian household. Best after resting an hour; the flavours settle.

Prep 16 min Cook 34 min Serves 5 Medium

Ingredients

  • Salta pinch
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Milk1 litre
  • Sugar1 tsp
  • Cashews1/4 cup
  • Green Cardamom1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep first: nuts chopped, pans greased, trays ready — this recipe rewards organization.

  2. 2

    Combine the cashews with the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan and begin cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Stir through the long middle stage until the mixture looks cohesive and smells toasty and rich.

  4. 4

    Add the sugar, cardamom and any nuts or saffron; fold through and cook two minutes more.

  5. 5

    Tip into a greased tray, level the top, sprinkle nuts, and let it set before cutting into diamonds.

Chef's tip

Ghee should be fragrant but never browned past golden.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kaju kheer - Nida's Cuisine - Eid Special - Cashew Nut Pudding - Kheer Recipe · on YouTube