Kanpur Ki Peda Kheer (कानपुर की पेड़ा खीर)

कानपुर की पेड़ा खीर (Kanpur Ki Peda Kheer) is a traditional dessert from the Uttar Pradesh Cuisine. It is a rich and creamy rice pudding infused with the flavors of the famous Kanpur Ki Peda, a popular Indian sweet.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Dessert Uttar Pradesh Indian Dessert Rice Pudding Kanpur Ki Peda
Kanpur Ki Peda Kheer (कानपुर की पेड़ा खीर)

Ingredients

  • 1 liter full-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4-5 pieces of Kanpur Ki Peda, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • Slivered almonds and pistachios for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a boil.
  2. Wash the basmati rice and add it to the boiling milk. Simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked and the milk has reduced to a creamy consistency.
  3. Add sugar and grated Kanpur Ki Peda to the rice pudding, and mix well until the peda is fully melted and incorporated.
  4. Stir in the cardamom powder and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  6. Refrigerate the Kanpur Ki Peda Kheer for a few hours before serving.
  7. Garnish with slivered almonds and pistachios before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Grater

Tools

Serving bowls Refrigerator

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kanpur Ki Peda Kheer chilled for the best taste experience.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can also add a few drops of rose water to the kheer before refrigerating.

Cost

$10