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Brown Rice Pudding / Kheer - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

An Indian favorite dessert for special occasions - Kheer made with brown rice and milk infused with saffron, cardamom and assorted dried fruits. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown rice soaked in warm water for 1 hour, then drained
  • 4 cups milk preferably whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup mixed nuts chopped or sliced (cashews, almonds, walnut, pistachios) (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder (Elaichi) (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon Saffron (Kesar) (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Sanitize the instant pot thoroughly - the steel insert, lid and sealing ring. If you have an extra sealing ring for sweet foods, use it. 
  2. Add everything in the instant pot. Close lid with vent in sealing position.
  3. Set instant pot to PORRIDGE mode for 30 minutes. When instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
  4. Open Instant Pot and mix well. The pudding would have a thinner consistency at this time. It will thicken as it cools.
  5. Rice Pudding or Kheer is ready. Serve warm or chilled. 

Notes

  • If you don't have already roasted nuts. Add 1 tbsp of ghee in the instant pot and saute the nuts for about a minute. Then follow the recipe. 
  • When kheer is stored, it gets thicker and creamier. If you prefer, you can thin the consistency by adding more milk. 
  • This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Pressure Cooker. I do not recommend making this in a 3qt or doubling the recipe in a 6qt, as the milk boils and can come out. 

  • Variations: 

    Add cinnamon powder and vanilla essence to get a different flavor.  You can use brown sugar instead of white sugar, based on your preference. 

  • Add cinnamon powder and vanilla essence to get a different flavor. 
  • You can use brown sugar instead of white sugar, based on your preference. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 31.2g (10%) Protein 7.5g (15%) Fat 9.2g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 85mg (4%) Potassium 90mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17.2g (34%) Calcium 160mg (16%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Calories 231kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 31.2g 10%
Protein 7.5g 15%
Fat 9.2g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Potassium 90mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17.2g 34%
Calcium 160mg 16%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.