Indian · dessert
Kheer
Kheer reads sweetness 6.7, nutty 6.1 and richness 5.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian dessert, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.6 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.7 · Nutty 6.1 · Richness 5.8 · Fruity 3.6 · Floral 3.2 · Herbaceous 3.0 · Warm Spice 2.7 · Umami 2.0 · Earthy 1.8 · Bitterness 1.1 · Citrus 0.7 · Sourness 0.5
What's in it (11)
- 1/4 cup basmati rice
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- a pinch of saffron
- 1 tsp rose water
- 2 tbsp cashews
- 2 tbsp almonds
- 1 tbsp raisins
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp pistachios, sliced
Time & effort: about 30 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 382.3 kcal, 31 g protein, 4.7 g fat, 54.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Simmer milk on low heat, stirring often, until reduced by a third.
- Add soaked rice and continue cooking until grains are very soft and the mixture thickens.
- Stir in sugar, cardamom, saffron-infused milk, and rose water.
- Garnish with nuts toasted in ghee and serve warm or chilled.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Gajar Halwa — Indian
- Umm Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding) — Egyptian
- Sholeh Zard (Saffron Rice Pudding) — Persian
- Kulfi — Indian
- Princess Cake (Prinsesstårta) — Scandinavian
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