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Oats Kheer (Sweetened Oatmeal with Cardamom, Nuts & Raisins)
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Oats Kheer (Sweetened Oatmeal with Cardamom, Nuts & Raisins)

Oats Kheer is a sweet Indian pudding prepared by roasting rolled oats and slow-cooking them with milk, water, sugar, cardamom, and saffron until creamy and tender. Garnished with nuts like pistachios and almonds and raisins, this comforting dessert has a fragrant, mildly spiced flavor and thick, velvety texture. It can be served warm or chilled and is suitable for special occasions or an indulgent treat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups milk whole
  • 3 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder aka Elaichi
  • 1 pinch saffron aka Kesar
Garnish options
  • pistachio sliced
  • almonds Roasted, sliced
  • raisins
  • saffron aka Kesar

Instructions

Instant Pot Method
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  1. Sanitize the instant pot thoroughly by cleaning all the parts. 
  2. Heat the instant pot in saute mode. Add ghee and let it melt.
  3. Add rolled oats. Stir and saute for 2 minutes until you get the aroma of roasted oats.
  4. Add milk, water, sugar, saffron and cardamom. Press Cancel and close the lid with the vent in the sealing position.
  5. Set to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 1 minute. When the cooking time is done, then let the pressure release naturally.
  6. Open the lid and stir the kheer. This kheer thickens as it cools.
  7. Garnish with more saffron, nuts, and raisins to your liking. This Oats Kheer is delicious and can be served hot or chilled. 
Stovetop Method
  1. Heat a heavy bottom pan on medium heat. Add ghee to it and let it melt.
  2. Add the rolled oats and sauté them well till you get the aroma of roasted oats.
  3. Add water and whole milk to the pan and stir well.
  4. Simmer on a low flame and cook till the oats become soft and mushy. Keep stirring at regular intervals.
  5. Once the oats have reached the desired consistency, add the cardamom and roasted nuts, along with a pinch of saffron.
  6. Simmer for 2 more minutes and then switch off the stovetop. Enjoy the Oats Kheer.

Notes

  • Ensure the instant pot and its parts are thoroughly cleaned before cooking sweets to avoid residual odors.
  • Use steel-cut oats with a longer cooking time of 4 minutes under high pressure and natural release.
  • To add jaggery instead of sugar, mix it after pressure cooking to prevent curdling of milk.
  • Roast nuts in ghee before adding them to the kheer for enhanced flavor.
  • The kheer thickens as it cools; add extra milk before serving to adjust consistency if desired.
  • For a vegan version, substitute whole milk with plant-based alternatives like almond milk.

Nutrition Information

Calories 221kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 57mg (2%) Potassium 234mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 198IU (4%) Calcium 151mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Calories 221kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Potassium 234mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 198IU 4%
Calcium 151mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

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