Khus Khus Kheer

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

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.

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