Quick and Tasty: How to Make Kheer in Cooker?

Doesn’t your mouth water when you hear the term kheer? Kheer is one of the sweetest dishes that’s prepared once in a while for special auspicious occasions in almost every Nepali kitchen. While there’s no doubt that kheer tastes delicious, I’m sure that you might find preparing it quite difficult. 

But, would you believe me if I told you that it’s possible to easily prepare kheer in a pressure cooker? Yes, in a pressure cooker. If you find it hard to believe me, we will be going through in detail how to make kheer in cooker in this blog. So, let’s learn the secrets for preparing delicious kheer in a pressure cooker. 

Kheer: A South Asian Dessert Delight 

Kheer is a traditional South Asian rice pudding dish that is sweet and is made through a combination of rice and milk. Although the exact origin of kheer is not known, it is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent where rice is popular.

In Nepal, kheer is a popular dish and is prepared during festivals, celebrations, and religious occasions. While the popular ingredients of kheer are rice along with milk, various types of dry fruits such as nuts and raisins are also added to enhance the taste and texture. 

How to Make Kheer in Cooker 

Kheer is usually prepared in utensils such as brass cooking pots or even a saucepan. But in case you do not have them, you do not need to worry. In this section, we will be discussing in detail from ingredients required to the cooking procedure for cooking kheer in a pressure cooker. 

Necessary Ingredients

Whether you are looking to cook kheer in a brass cooking pot or cooker the ingredients remain the same. Following are the ingredients necessary for the preparation of kheer,

• Rice ( Preferably basmati rice but you can also use other types of rice)
• Full Fat Milk 
• Sugar
• Ghee
• Cardamom 
• Nuts ( chopped almonds, cashews, and pistachios)
• Saffron ( Optional for colour and flavour) 

Making Kheer in Pressure Cooker: A step-by-step Guide 

Now that we know the necessary ingredients that are required for the preparation of Kheer, let’s move into the process of preparing it. Following are the steps you need to follow for cooking kheer in a pressure cooker,

Step 1: Rinsing the Rice 

The first step to begin with for cooking kheer in a cooker is to rinse the rice. For this take the desired amount of rice and rinse it under the running water until the water runs clear. Drain the rice and then keep it aside. 

Step 2: Pressure Cooking the Rice 

Now the next process involves pressure cooking the rice. For this add the rinsed rice in the pressure cooker and also add milk into it. Then close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook the mixture of rice and milk until two whistles on medium heat. 

Step 3:  Adding Sugar and Milk 

When the pressure is released from the cooker, slowly open the lid of the cooker. You’ll now need to mash the rice lightly. When the mashing is completed, add a few cups of milk into the cooker again along with sugar. The amount of milk to be added depends upon the consistency you require. 

Step 4: Cooking the Kheer 

After adding milk and sugar to the mashed rice, stir the mixture well and simmer it over low heat. Make sure that you keep stirring constantly so that the rice does not stick to the base of the pressure cooker. It normally takes 15 to 20 minutes for the kheer to reach the desired level of consistency.

Step 5: Adding Flavourings 

After you get the desired level of consistency in the kheer, it’s finally time to add some flavourings to it. For this add some cardamom powder into the kheer and stir it well. Also, add the chopped nuts such as cashews and almonds into the kheer. You can also add saffron for garnishing the kheer. 

Your kheer in the pressure cooker is now cooked and ready to serve. You can serve the pressure cooker cooked kheer warm, chilled, or as per your desire. 

Perfect Kheer: Tips for Making Pressure Cooker Kheer Success

Besides answering the question of how to make kheer in cooker, let me share with you some tips for perfectly cooking kheer in a pressure cooker. 

Use a heavy-bottomed pressure cooker 

In order to prevent milk from sticking and burning of milk and rice at the bottom of the pan, make sure you choose a heavy-bottomed pressure cooker. Scorching can result in burnt flavour and ruin the taste of kheer. 

Consider the cooking time 

The cooking time involved in kheer can vary upon the pressure cooker and heat level. Consider the cooking time of Kheer and start with a shorter cooking time. Overcooking the kheer may lead to it becoming very thick or burnt. 

Stir Occasionally 

Make sure you stir the kheer properly when you are cooking it. Whether it be after mashing the rice, adding the sugar, or after adding flavourings. Stirring the kheer occasionally helps to prevent kheer from sticking at the base and for even distribution of flavours. 

Conclusion 

Kheer is one of the most loved dishes when it comes to South Asian countries including Nepal. Whether it be festivals, celebrations, or religious occasions, kheers are part of the main menu or dessert. 

While kheer is usually prepared in brass pots or saucepans, it is possible to prepare kheer in pressure cookers. With the help of a pressure cooker, you can prepare delicious kheer instantly in a matter of minutes. Like kheer cooked in any other utensils, kheer cooked in a pressure cooker is similar in taste if cooked appropriately and with proper garnishing and flavouring.

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