--- title: "Thandai Kheer Recipe" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-kheer/ date: 2025-02-13 modified: 2026-06-25 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Thandai Kheer is a unique take on the classic Kheer recipe flavored with Thandai flavors. Make it for Holi or any other festivals or special occasions." categories: - "Holi" - "Indian" - "Indian Gluten Free" - "Indian Sweets & desserts" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thandai-Kheer-2-3.jpg word_count: 696 --- # Thandai Kheer Recipe **Thandai kheer** is your [classic creamy rice kheer](https://www.whiskaffair.com/rice-kheer-recipe-chawal-ki-kheer/) flavored with thandai powder. This dessert version of [thandai](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-recipe/) (a popular Indian milk drink) uses just **five ingredients and takes approximately 60 minutes to make**. Make it for Holi, any other festivals, or special occasions. Serve it **hot or chilled,** topped with slivered nuts and some rose petals. Try a few more creamy and mouth-watering kheer recipes: [orange kheer](https://www.whiskaffair.com/orange-kheer-recipe/), [sabudana kheer](https://www.whiskaffair.com/sabudane-ki-kheer/), [makhana kheer](https://www.whiskaffair.com/makhana-kheer-recipe/), and [paneer kheer](https://www.whiskaffair.com/paneer-kheer-recipe/). ![A bowl of creamy Thandai Kheer garnished with chopped nuts and dried rose petals, placed on a rustic metal tray with a spoon beside it.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thandai-Kheer-2-1-1200x1800.jpg) ## Quick Look: Thandai Kheer **Soaking Time:** 20 minutes **Prep Time:** 5 minutes **Cook Time:** 45 minutes **Total Time:** 1 hour 10 minutes **Servings:** 4 people **Calories:** Approx. 300 per serving **Dietary Info:** Vegetarian, gluten-free. 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To make a vegan version, use plant-based milk, like coconut or almond milk. If using vegan milk, cook only on low heat, as it tends to curdle at higher temperatures. - **Rice** - Short-grain sticky rice is the perfect choice for kheer. You can choose from jeera samba, gobindobhog, ambemohar, Maharashtrian indrayani, etc. - **Thandai Powder** - Make thandai powder at home or buy a jar. Homemade thandai powder gives the best result. Check out my [recipe for thandai powder](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-masala-powder/) here. - **Sugar -** Adjust to your taste. You can also replace regular sugar with brown sugar, jaggery, or sugar-free options. - **Dried Nuts & Fruits** - Add slivered almonds, pistachios, cashews, or raisins to make it even richer. ## How To Make Thandai Kheer **Step 1:** Rinse 4 tablespoons of short-grain rice with water and soak it in 1 cup of water for 20 minutes. Heat 1 liter of whole milk (full-fat milk) in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until it boils. Stir frequently to avoid scorching at the bottom of the pan. ![Milk heating in a pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Thandai-Kheer-Step-1.jpg) **Step 2:** Once the milk comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low. Drain the rice, then add it to the pan with 3 tablespoons of thandai powder and mix well. ![Thandai powder and rice added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Thandai-Kheer-Step-2.jpg) **Step 3:** Cook the kheer for 30-35 minutes until the rice is cooked and the kheer has thickened. Stir frequently while cooking to avoid scorching. Scrape the sides of the pan at regular intervals and add the solidified milk back to the pan. Add 1/4 cup sugar and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Check for sugar and add more if needed, and cook for another minute. Serve the kheer hot or chilled. Garnish with slivered nuts and dried rose petals. ![Ready Thandai kheer.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Thandai-Kheer-Step-3.jpg) ## Other Holi Recipes We Recommend [![A glass pitcher filled with brown Thandai Syrup sits on a rustic tray, surrounded by rose petals. Nearby, a small bowl holds sliced almonds and pistachios, with a glass of creamy thandai garnished with petals in the background.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Thandai-Syrup-2-3-600x800.jpg)](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-syrup-recipe/)Indian Beverages GFIndian Gluten Free ### Thandai Syrup Recipe (Thandai Concentrate) [![A plate of Thandai Shahi Tukda, garnished with chopped nuts and rose petals, served on a rustic plate with a spoon, surrounded by scattered nuts and jute twine.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thandai-Shahi-Tukda-2-3-600x800.jpg)](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-shahi-tukra/)Indian Sweets & desserts ### Thandai Shahi Tukda Recipe [![A bowl of creamy Thandai Rabdi, garnished with chopped nuts and dried rose petals, sits on a rustic tray with a burlap mat. Scattered nuts and petals adorn the dark background.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thandai-Rabdi-2-3-600x800.jpg)](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-rabdi/)Indian Sweets & desserts GFIndian Gluten Free ### Thandai Rabdi Recipe [![A bowl of creamy Indian Thandai Phirni garnished with sliced almonds, pistachios, rose petals, and cashews sits on a decorative metal tray with scattered nuts atop a rustic burlap mat.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thandai-Phirni-2-3-600x800.jpg)](https://www.whiskaffair.com/thandai-phirni/)Indian Sweets & desserts GFIndian Gluten Free ### Thandai Phirni Recipe ![A bowl of creamy Thandai Kheer garnished with chopped nuts and dried rose petals, placed on a rustic metal tray with a spoon beside it.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thandai-Kheer-2-3-150x150.jpg) [ Print Recipe](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wprm_print/thandai-kheer-recipe) - No ratings yet ## Thandai Kheer Recipe Thandai Kheer is a unique take on the classic Kheer recipe where it is flavored with Thandai flavors. Make it for Holi or any other festivals or special occasions. Prep Time5 minutes minsCook Time45 minutes minsRice Soaking20 minutes minsTotal Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins Course: DessertCuisine: Indian, North IndianDiet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian Servings: 4 people Calories: 300kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients 4 tablespoons short-grain white rice - 1 litre whole milk (full-fat milk)- 3 tablespoons thandai powder- ¼ cup sugar or to taste- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds and pistachios- 1 teaspoon dried rose petalsUS Customary - Metric ### Instructions - Rinse rice with water, then soak it in 1 cup of water for 20 minutes.- Heat milk in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Stir frequently to avoid scorching at the bottom of the pan.- Once the milk comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low.- Drain the water from the rice and add the rice to the pan along with Thandai powder and mix well.- Cook the kheer for 30-35 minutes until the rice is cooked and the kheer has thickened. Stir frequently while cooking to avoid scorching. Scrape the sides of the pan at regular intervals and add the solidified milk back to the pan.- Add sugar and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Check for sugar and add more if needed and cook for another minute.- Serve the kheer hot or chilled. Garnish with slivered nuts and dried rose petals. ### Video ### Notes To make a **vegan version**, use plant-based milk like coconut or almond milk. If using vegan milk, make sure to cook only on low heat, as it tends to curdle if the heat is high. ### Nutrition Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 0.4mg