Try Millet Kheer To Make The Indian Dessert Gluten-Free

By Garima Johar

September 2, 2025

Kheer is a traditional Indian dessert that is popularly made during festivals, special occasions, and elaborate dinners. While it is usually made with rice, you can make kheer gluten-free with millets.

Ingredients

1 cup pearl millet (bajra) 2 cups milk 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands A pinch of nutmeg powder Ghee as required

Step 1

Rinse the millet and soak for a few hours.

Step 2

Heat some ghee in a pan and add the soaked millet. Keep stirring.

Step 3

Pour in milk and let the kheer simmer till the mixture thickens.

Step 4

Stir in sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron strands. Garnish with nuts and serve.