Certainly! Here's a recipe for Jaggery Kheer, a delightful Indian dessert made with rice, milk, and jaggery:
### Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rice (basmati rice works well)
- 4 cups milk (full-fat milk is preferred)
- 1 cup jaggery (grated or powdered)
- 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 10-12 cashew nuts
- 10-12 almonds (sliced)
- 10-12 raisins
- A pinch of saffron strands (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water
### Instructions
1. **Preparation:**
- Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- If using saffron, soak the strands in 2 tablespoons of warm milk.
2. **Cooking the Rice:**
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee over medium heat.
- Add the drained rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes aromatic.
- Pour in the milk and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fully cooked and the milk thickens. This should take about 20-25 minutes.
3. **Adding Jaggery:**
- In a separate small pan, add the jaggery and 2 tablespoons of water. Heat it on low flame until the jaggery melts completely. Do not boil it.
- Once the jaggery melts, turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.
4. **Combining Ingredients:**
- Add the melted jaggery to the cooked rice and milk mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Cook the kheer for another 5-10 minutes on low heat, stirring continuously. Ensure the jaggery is well incorporated.
5. **Finishing Touches:**
- In a small pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee.
- Fry the cashew nuts, almonds, and raisins until they are golden brown.
- Add the fried nuts and raisins to the kheer.
- Add the cardamom powder and the soaked saffron (if using) and mix well.
6. **Serving:**
- Serve the Jaggery Kheer warm or chilled, as per your preference.
Enjoy your delicious Jaggery Kheer!
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