Black Rice Kheer Recipe (Chak Hao Amubi Kheer)

A bowl of creamy Black Rice Kheer topped with chopped nuts and dried rose petals, placed on a piece of burlap fabric over a dark surface. A spoon rests inside the bowl.

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Black Rice Kheer Recipe (Chak Hao Amubi Kheer)

Black Rice Kheer (Chak Hao Amubi Kheer) is a delicious, creamy North Eastern Indian dessert made with black rice, milk, and nuts. Serve it for festivals or special occasions.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Soaking Time1

Total Time1 50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Author: Neha Mathur

Ingredients

½ cup black rice
1 litre whole milk (full-fat milk)
½ cup grated dry coconut
2 bay leaves
¼ cup granulated white sugar
½ teaspoon cardamom powder
2 tablespoons slivered almonds and cashew nuts

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Instructions

Cook The Rice

Wash the rice and soak it in water for an hour.
Rinse again.
Add the soaked rice to a stovetop pressure cooker.
Add 2 cups of water and mix well.
Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook for 1 whistle on high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid.

To cook the rice in an instant pot, press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 15 minutes at high pressure. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid.

Make The Kheer

Heat milk in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat until the milk comes to a boil. Stir frequently to prevent the milk from scorching at the bottom of the pan.
Add cooked rice, grated dry coconut, and bay leaves, and mix well.
Reduce the heat to low.
Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently. Mash the rice with the back of a ladle. This step will make the kheer very creamy.
Add sugar and cardamom powder and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Garnish with 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds and cashews, and serve hot or chill it for 3-4 hours before serving.

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Notes

To make it vegan, you can use plant-based milk options such as coconut milk, almond milk, or oat milk. If using vegan milk, cook on low heat, as it tends to curdle if the heat is high.

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