Phaksha Kheer (bhutanese Red Rice Pudding)
Phaksha Kheer, also known as Bhutanese Red Rice Pudding, is a traditional dessert from Sikkimese Cuisine. This creamy and aromatic pudding is made with red rice, milk, sugar, and flavored with cardamom and nuts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bhutanese red rice
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4-5 cardamom pods, crushed
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
Instructions
- Rinse the red rice under cold water and soak for 30 minutes.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a boil.
- Drain the soaked rice and add it to the boiling milk. Simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked and the mixture thickens, about 30-40 minutes.
- Add sugar and crushed cardamom pods, and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Garnish with chopped nuts before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 200 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 3g
Supplies
Heavy-bottomed pan Stirring spoon
Tools
Serving bowls Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serve the Phaksha Kheer warm or chilled, garnished with additional nuts and a sprinkle of cardamom powder.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use condensed milk instead of regular milk.
Cost
$5