Sweet
Rice kheer
Rice simmered in milk until the grains swell and the milk thickens, then sweetened with sugar and cardamom. A plain home kheer.
40 min
0 of 3 steps done
4 servings
Heat: No chilli
Approximate nutrition
A rough guide per original serving, not a lab test.
- Energy250 per serving
- Protein7g per serving
- Carbs40g per serving
- Fibre0g per serving
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