Sabudana Kheer (Tapioca Pudding)
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Sabudana Kheer (Tapioca Pudding)
Description
This Sabudana Kheer recipe starts by soaking tapioca pearls in water to soften them. Then the pearls are simmered briefly before adding whole milk and saffron and cooking slowly in an Instant Pot's slow cook mode for an hour, allowing the pearls to become translucent and tender while infusing the milk with aromatic saffron.
After slow cooking, sugar, cardamom powder, raisins, and roasted nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts, pistachios) are stirred in, adding sweetness and texture. A short sautéing step thickens the pudding further before it is allowed to cool, during which it continues thickening. The kheer can be garnished with sliced nuts and additional saffron strands for presentation and flavor.
This dessert is served hot or chilled, catering to seasonal preferences. The notes suggest careful sanitation of the Instant Pot parts to avoid off smells, alternatives like using jaggery (not tried by the author) with different timing, and roasting nuts with ghee for added flavor. Plant-based milk substitutes can be used for a vegan version, and warm the pot gently to prevent burning, a key detail for newer Instant Pot models.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sabudana tapioca pearls, or sago
- 1 cups water for soaking
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1/4 cup sugar or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder aka Elaichi
- 1 pinch saffron aka Kesar
- 2 tablespoon mixed nuts chopped or sliced (cashews, almonds, walnut, pistachios) (optional, roasted
- 1 tablespoon raisins
Garnish options
- pistachio sliced
- almonds sliced
- saffron aka Kesar
Instructions
In Instant Pot:
- Rinse the sabudana pearls with water until the water runs clear.
- Sanitize the instant pot thoroughly by cleaning all the parts. Add the sabudana pearls in the instant pot along with water for soaking and soak for about 30 minutes. Make sure to leave the instant pot switched off at this time.
- After the soaking time is done, set the instant pot on saute mode and let the sabudana simmer for about 3 minutes while stirring frequently. Then press cancel.
- Now add the milk and saffron to the instant pot and stir well. Set to slow cook mode (medium) for 1 hour. You can use the instant pot lid or a glass lid.
- Open the lid and stir the kheer. Add the sugar, cardamom, roasted nuts, and raisins. Mix well.
- Mix well and put on saute mode for 4 mins while stirring frequently.
- Turn off the instant pot. Let the kheer cool. This kheer thickens as it cools.
- Garnish with more saffron and nuts to your liking. This Sabudana Kheer is delicious served hot or chilled.
On Stovetop:
- Rinse the sabudana pearls with water until the water runs clear. Soak the sabudana pearls for at least 1 hour. You can also soak overnight.
- (optional) In a heavy-bottom pan, melt 1 tablespoon ghee on medium-low flame. Add the sliced nuts and saute for a minute until you smell the aroma. Take out in a bowl and set aside.
- Add milk to the heavy-bottom pan and bring it to a boil. Now add the soaked sabudana and saffron strands. Simmer to low heat and let the kheer cook until it gets thick, stirring frequently. Cook until the sabudana is cooked. This will take about 45 minutes.
- Add the sugar, cardamom powder, nuts and mix well. Sabudana kheer is ready.
- Garnish with saffron and slivered nuts, and serve hot or chilled.
Notes
- Ensure thorough cleaning of the Instant Pot parts before use to maintain flavor purity.
- If substituting jaggery for sugar, add it after cooking to prevent milk curdling.
- Roast nuts in ghee before adding for enhanced nutty flavor if not pre-roasted.
- This pudding thickens upon cooling; add milk if a thinner consistency is desired before serving.
- Plant-based milk can replace dairy milk for a vegan version.
- Use slow cook mode to avoid burning with sensitive newer Instant Pot models.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 153IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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