Khus-khus Kheer

I'm happy to tell U that this is my 500th Post (not Recipewise). I wish to celebrate this Occasion with this Khus-Khus Kheer (Milk Dessert)  which can be done and served in 15 mins cooking time.This recipe can be tried with Basmati Rice,wheat granules,Rice flakes,Sago pearls, Vermicelli, Pasta, Oats flakes,Wheat flakes,Semolina,Adai pradhaman, Lentils like Turdal,Gramdal, Uraddal, Yellow Moongdal, Green Moongdal, Sesame seeds, Cucumber seeds, Bread pieces, Fruits and Grated Veg of ur choice. Otherwise, U can do it with ghee-roasted poppy seeds, ghee-roasted and basmati rice or pressure-cooked basmati rice.This minimizes the cooking time and maximizes the taste and texture of this Milk Dessert. Soaked Saffron strands or crushed pista (optional) - 2 tbsp can also be added in step: 3 to add  richness,taste and flavor to the Dessert. Enjoy Ur Teatime!. Bon Appetit!.

Khus-khus Kheer - Milk Dessert done with ghee-roasted khus-khus and basmati rice

Ingredients
1/3 cup ghee-roasted poppy seeds - soaked in milk
pressure-cooked basmati rice - 1/2 cup
400ml Boiled milk
100 gms sugar
2 tbsp almond flakes
1 tbsp ghee
4 crushed cardamoms
few saffron strands - optional

Directions:
1.Heat ghee in sauce-pan and roast the poppy seeds for 2 mins on medium flame.Soak it in 1/2 cup boiled milk.Keep it aside for an hour.
2.Meanwhile, pressure-cook the basmati rice with required water upto 2 whistles. Mash it slightly.
3.Take the pressure-cooked basmati rice in a sauce pan and add  200 ml milk, crushed cardamom and stir-cook for 2-3 mins.
4.Dissolve sugar in 100 ml boiled Milk and add it to the basmati  rice pan and Stir-cook it for 2 more mins on good flame.
5.Add soaked Poppy Seeds, grated almonds-soaked. Stir it for a min more on good flame.Turn off the flame after doing it  for 7 mins on medium flame.
6.Pour this kheer into 4 Dessert Bowls and Top it with few soaked Saffron Strands.
7.Serve it hot  or chilled to the guests.That's all!.

Sending this recipe to Radhika's Winter Carnival' Event hosted by Tickling Palates

Pranati's 'Yummy Dessert' Event hosted by Delicious Recipes

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Wheat Payasam

I happened to taste this  wheat milk dessert last year for the first time- when this was served on-flight.This fragrant and creamy dessert,simple and healthy( if u try this reducing the amount of sugar added ), is a must try.U can serve this hot or chilled.This recipe needs 12-15 mins of ur time in the kitchen.This serves 4.Try this at home and enjoy this after a filling meal.Bon Appetit!.

Wheat Payasam - Milk dessert done with wheat granules

Ingredients:

50 gm Wheat granules
400 ml  Full Cream Milk
50 gms Sugar
few drops of vanilla essaence(optional)
few ghee roasted cashewnuts and raisins
2 green cardamoms
few saffron strands(optional)
3 tbsp sweet condensed milk(if u don't have this just add 2 tbsp sugar more in the preparation)
2 tsp ghee

Directions:

1.Pressure cook washed wheat granules with 100ml milk and 100 ml water upto 2 whistles and mash it after the pressure is released.
2.Heat ghee in a kadai and roast cashews and raisins for a min.
3.Add the cardamoms,the mashed wheat granules and sugar and mix it well till it begins to boil.Add the remaining milk and stir-cook it for 2 mins.Turn off the flame.
4.Garnish with saffron strands and add 2 tsp condensed milk on top and serve it hot or chilled.