Dates & Rice Kheer / Payasam / Pudding

 

            Today I would like to share an instant version of this very easy, simple and a healthy Dates & Rice kheer recipe. It has very few ingredients and can be served as an after-meal dessert or as a side dish with poori. It tastes just awesome. The consistency and the sweetness of this pudding can be adjusted accordingly. Few fresh fruits too can be added to make it more nutritious. 

          So next time you are short of time and want something quick and easy, then go ahead and prepare this yummy dessert. This instant version of kheer only needs some leftover rice, dates and milk, the three main ingredients. Do check out a quick step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this chilled dessert. 

• 1/3 cup cooked rice
• 8-10 dates, soaked for an hour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. kewra water
• 2 tsp. chopped mixed nuts
• pinch of saffron
• few pieces of dates 

          Puree the dates along with the milk in the mixer grinder. 

          In a bowl, take the rice and cardamom powder. Mash it slightly. 

          Now add the dates & milk puree, kewra water and saffron. Mix well and adjust the consistency by adding in more milk if needed.

          Add half of the chopped nuts & refrigerate for a couple of minutes. 

          Serve, garnished with pieces of dates, chopped nuts and few saffron strands. 

                        In a bowl, take rice & cardamom powder. Mash it slightly. 

                  Add the dates & milk puree, kewra water & the saffron. Mix well,

                Add half of the chopped nuts & refrigerate for a couple of minutes. 

          Serve, garnished with pieces of dates, chopped nuts & few saffron strands. 

China Grass Pudding

       
          Running out of time or do not know what to make for dessert? Solution is here. Get going and prepare this instant pudding with china grass. So easy to make. I always keep a pack ready during emergency. 

          I simply love to dig into this soft and melt-in-the-mouth delicacy. Garnish as desired with your favorite fruit and chopped nuts and voila!! You have a yummy fuss-free dessert in a jiffy. Enjoy as and when desired or as an after-meal dessert.

• 1 pack of Instant China Grass (I used badam pista flavour)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp. melted butter to grease the moulds.
• few tart moulds / silicone moulds
• sliced strawberries / chopped pistachios

           In a pan empty the contents of the pack, water and milk. Mix well and simmer on a medium flame till it is fully dissolved. Keep stirring continuously till done.

          Pour into greased moulds / silicone moulds and bring it to room temperature. Serve chilled, garnished with strawberries and chopped pistachios.