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Khus Khus Kheer

Poppy seeds cooked with milk, rice and sugar to make a fantastic sweet dish. This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel

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Khus Khus Kheer
Main Ingredients Poppy seeds (khuskhus or posto), Milk
Cuisine Bengali
Course Desserts
Prep Time 7-8 hour
Cook time 31-40 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Sweet
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Khus Khus Kheer

  • 1/2 cup Poppy seeds (khuskhus or posto) soaked overnight and drained
  • Milk 2 tablespoons + 2 cups
  • 4 tablespoons Rice
  • Saffron a large pinch
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • a pinch Green cardamom powder
  • for garnishing Blanched and sliced almonds
  • for garnishing Blanched and sliced pistachios

Method

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  1. Grind poppy seeds with 3 tbsps rice and 2 tbsps milk into a smooth paste.
  2. Heat 2 cups milk in a deep non-stick pan, add remaining rice and saffron, mix and bring to a boil.
  3. Add ground paste, mix well and cook, stirring continuously, for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add sugar, mix well and cook till it thickens and rice and poppy seeds are fully cooked.
  5. Add cardamom powder and mix well and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve hot garnished with almond and pistachio slices.

Nutrition Info

Calories 1038
Carbohydrates 129.9
Protein 36.6
Fat 41.3