Khus Khus Kheer Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak the poppy seeds in water for 2-3 hours. Drain the water and grind them into a fine paste.
• STEP 2.In a saucepan, heat milk and bring it to a boil. Add the poppy seed paste and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
• STEP 3.Add sugar, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts to the kheer. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
• STEP 4.Remove from heat and let it cool. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with more nuts.

Cooking Tips

• Soaking the poppy seeds helps in grinding them into a smooth paste.
• You can add a few strands of saffron for a beautiful color and aroma to the kheer.
• For a richer taste, you can add a tablespoon of ghee while cooking the kheer.

Storage and Serving

• Khus khus kheer can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Serve the kheer chilled or at room temperature as a dessert or a festive sweet.