Almond Kheer

Almond Kheer


Ingredients:

Basmati rice – ¾ c
Water – 1 ½ c
Almond milk – 4 cups (one standard quart-size carton)
Sugar -- ½ c
Vanilla extract – 1-2 tsp
Almonds (and/or cashews), chopped – ½ c
Golden raisins – 2T
Cardamom powder – ¾ tsp (or seeds from about 10 pods, crushed)
Oil (some like safflower or sunflower) – 1 T

Directions:

Heat the rice and the water until they come to a boil.  Lower the heat, cover
and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the water is absorbed by the rice.

Add milk and sugar.

Let the kheer simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has
thickened.  Let it remain a little fluid because it will thicken as it stands.

Heat the oil in a small skillet.  Add the nuts and stir until lightly browned or
at least smelling yummy.  Add the raisins and cardamom and stir for a
minute more.

Pour over the kheer.

Add vanilla and stir.

Enjoy!

(A double recipe makes the perfect amount for 4 adults, with plenty of leftovers).