Name: Healthy Brown Rice Kheer (Payasam) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Rice (brown); 1/2 cup Jaggery (grated or powdered); 500 ml Milk (or whole milk); 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder (ground cardamom; also known as elaichi); 2 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter; also known as desi ghee); 1/4 cup Cashews (whole or broken); 1/4 cup Raisins

Healthy Brown Rice Kheer (Payasam) Recipe

35 minutes

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About Healthy Brown Rice Kheer (Payasam) Recipe

Indulge in a healthier twist on the classic Indian dessert with our Brown Rice Kheer (also known as Payasam). This delightful recipe replaces traditional white rice with fiber-rich brown rice and uses nutrient-packed jaggery for a natural sweetness. The result is a creamy, aromatic kheer that's both delicious and good for you.

Full-cream milk adds a luxurious richness, while fragrant cardamom provides a warm, comforting spice. Topped with crunchy cashews and sweet raisins, this light brown kheer is a beautiful and satisfying treat, perfect for lunch, festive occasions, or a simple weeknight indulgence. Serve chilled for an extra refreshing experience.

Easy to make and packed with flavor, this recipe is a healthier alternative that won't compromise on taste. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this unique and delicious kheer!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep15

Cook20

Total35

Calories218 kcal

Serves

Served AsLunch

Recipe TasteSavoury Sweet

Ingredients

For the Kheer

▢ 1/2 cup Rice brown
▢ 1/2 cup Jaggery grated or powdered
▢ 500 ml Milk or whole milk
▢ 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder ground cardamom; also known as elaichi

For Garnishing

▢ 2 tbsp Ghee clarified butter; also known as desi ghee
▢ 1/4 cup Cashews whole or broken
▢ 1/4 cup Raisins

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Instructions

Prepare the Brown Rice

Soak 1/2 cup of brown rice in enough water for at least one hour. Drain the water completely.

Cook the Kheer

Heat the full-cream milk in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the soaked brown rice and stir well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and burning, until the rice is fully cooked and the milk has reduced slightly (about 20-25 minutes).

Add Sweetener and Spices

Stir in the grated or powdered jaggery and cardamom powder. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until the jaggery dissolves completely. Remove from heat immediately to prevent curdling.

Prepare the Garnish

Heat ghee in a small pan. Add the cashews and roast until golden brown. Remove the cashews and add the raisins, stirring until they plump up slightly.

Combine and Serve

Add the roasted cashews and raisins to the kheer. Stir gently to combine. Allow the kheer to cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for the Perfect Brown Rice Kheer

For a smoother kheer, you can blend a portion of the cooked kheer before adding the garnish.
If the kheer becomes too thick after cooling, add a little more milk to adjust the consistency.
Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice. Ensure it's completely tender before adding the jaggery.
Feel free to experiment with other nuts and dried fruits for garnishing, such as pistachios, almonds, or cranberries.