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Sabudana Kheer (Tapioca Pudding)
Sabudana Kheer, or Tapioca pudding, is a sweet made with tapioca pearls and milk. This kheer is popular during the fasting festive season in India. It is super easy to make in the instant pot or on the stovetop. Vegetarian & Gluten-free!
Cook Time
mins
Soaking time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 198 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sabudana or Sago tapioca pearls
- 1 cups water for soaking
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup sugar or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom powder (Elaichi)
- 1 pinch Saffron (Kesar)
- 2 tablespoon Roasted mixed nuts chopped or sliced (cashews, almonds, walnut, pistachios) (optional)
- 1 tablespoon raisins
Garnish options
- pistachios sliced
- almonds sliced
- Saffron (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.
Cup of Yum
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
- Sanitize the instant pot thoroughly - the steel insert, lid, and sealing ring. If you have an extra sealing ring for sweet foods, use it.
- Sugar Substitute: Although I have not tried it myself, some readers have suggested that if using jaggery in place of sugar, then add it after cooking on porridge setting (else the milk can curdle).
- Roasted Nuts: If you don't have already roasted nuts. Add 1 tbsp of ghee to a pan and saute the nuts for about a minute on medium flame. Then, follow the recipe.
- Consistency: This kheer thickens a lot as it cools. So you can add more milk to adjust the consistency before serving.
- Vegan Variation: Substitute milk with almond milk or another plant-based milk.
- Updated: This recipe has been updated to use the slow cook method, as the newer instant pot models are more sensitive and give a burn for this kheer. This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Programmable Pressure Cooker.
Nutrition Information
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
185mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
153IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% 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.