- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Serves: 10 People
Ingredients to make Gaajar Ki Kheer (Pakistani Rice and Carrot Pudding). :
- Full fat milk 2 litres + 1/2 a litre extra
- Carrots (red ones) shredded 1/2 kg
- Sugar 1 cup
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- Condensed milk 1 tin (397gm)
- Khoya/Mawa 1/2 cup (optional)
- Cardamom pods crushed 3
- Almonds slivered 1/3rd cup
- Walnuts slivered 1/4th cup
- Pistachios slivered 1/4th cup
- Boiled Rice 1 1/2 cup
- Ghee 1/2 cup
- Kewra essence 1/2 tsp
How to make Gaajar Ki Kheer (Pakistani Rice and Carrot Pudding). :
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Bring milk to a rolling boil on a high heat.
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After it starts boiling, lower the flame and allow it to simmer.
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Now blend in that extra half a litre of milk and boiled rice until smooth in a blender.
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Heat ghee in a pan and stir fry the shredded carrots until the raw smell fades away.
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Add this to the boiling milk along with the cooked rice mix.
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Cover and cook until tender and smooth without any lumps.
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After the carrots and the rice mix is cooked, add in sugar or condensed milk.
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Keep stirring in between so that it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
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After the desired consistency is achieved, add half of the slivered mixed nuts.
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Top it with khoya.
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And garnish with the remaining mixed nuts.
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Chill it in the refrigerator for an hour or two.
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Serve it chilled to your family and guests.
