Name: Kheer recipe (stovetop & Instant pot)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 4 cups milk ((for instant pot 2½ cups milk) (refer notes)); ¼ cup water ((avoids burning)); ¼ cup rice ((basmati or any rice)); 6 to 8 tablespoons organic sugar ( (6 tbsps for moderate sweetness)); ½ teaspoon cardamom powder (or elaichi (about 2 to 3 pods)); 10 cashews (or blanched almonds chopped); 10 pistachios (chopped (optional)); 2 tablespoon sweet raisins ((optional)); 1 tablespoon ghee (optional for frying nuts); 1 pinch saffron (or 1 tsp edible rose water)