Chawal Ki Kheer

INGREDIENTS

1. Uncooked Basmati Rice (Tukda/Whole) - 100 gms
2. Ghee - 1 tbsp
3. Milk - 1.5 ltrs
4. Cardamom/ Elaichi - 5 pods
5. Kesar - 8/10 strands
6. Sugar (To taste)

PROCEDURE

1. Take a non-stick pan and put the Ghee in it.
2. Coarsely grind the rice or keep it whole (As preferred)
3. Powder Cardamom / Elaichi coarsely
4. Dip Kesar in a teaspoon of milk
5. Roast the Rice in the Ghee till light golden in colour
6. Add 1 litre of milk (pre-boiled or raw) and let is cook on slow gas till rice is soft
7. Add Sugar to taste
8. Stir the mixture
9. Add Cardamom / Elaichi and Kesar
10. Add remaining half litre of milk and bring to a boil
11. Serve hot or cold (A preferred)