Cashew Kheer
Cashew Kheer

Ingredients

  • Purabi milk : 1 litre
  • Cashew nuts: 3/4 cup (soak for 3-4 hours in warm water)
  • Sugar: 1/2 cup
  • Almonds and pistachios, slivered thinly: 1 tsp. each
  • Raisins: 2 tsp.
  • Cardamom powder: 1/4 tsp.
  • Saffron: 1/4 tsp. soaked in 2 tbsp. hot milk
  • Rose water (edible): few drops (Optional)

Method

  • Drain water from cashew nuts, grind to a smooth paste. Keep aside some for garnish.
  • Put milk to boil in a large heavy pan.
  • Add sugar, allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cashew nut paste, stir and resume boil, simmering on low for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add slivered dry fruit, mix, take off fire. Add rosewater.
  • Pour into individual bowls.
  • Sprinkle bits of cashew on each. And add saffron milk in each bowl on top
  • Serve hot or wait to cool down a bit.
  • Try to serve fresh.

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