Sabudana Kheer
Sabudana Kheer is a classic Indian dessert made with tapioca pearls, milk, sugar, and spices. It's a creamy, flavorful pudding that's perfect for any occasion. The tapioca pearls give the kheer a unique texture that's both chewy and soft. The milk, sugar, and spices add sweetness and flavor, making this dessert irresistible.
The history of Sabudana Kheer is a long and winding one. It is believed that the dish originated in India over 2,000 years ago. The earliest mention of Sabudana Kheer can be found in the ancient Indian text, the Rig Veda. In this text, the dish is described as a sweet pudding made with tapioca pearls, milk, and sugar. Over the centuries, Sabudana Kheer has become a popular dessert in many parts of India. It is often served at festivals and celebrations.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sabudana (tapioca pearls)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, or cashew)
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
Instructions
  1. Rinse the sabudana in a fine-mesh strainer and drain off the water.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the sabudana and stir to coat.
  3. Add the milk, sugar, cardamom, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sabudana is cooked through and the milk has thickened.
  4. Stir in the nuts and raisins.
  5. Serve warm or chilled.
Why It Works
  • The tapioca pearls are soaked in water before being cooked. This helps to soften them and make them more digestible.
  • The milk is heated slowly to prevent it from scorching. This also helps to develop the flavor of the kheer.
  • The sugar is added gradually to prevent the kheer from becoming too sweet.
  • The spices are added at the end of the cooking process to prevent them from losing their flavor.