Suji kheer
Sooji kheer is an almost instant dessert. This kheer can also be called as ‘Rava Payasam’. Sooji ki kheer is also good for infants as it is very light to digest.
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 liter milk
- 3/4 cup sooji (rava/ semolina/ suji)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- A big pinch cardamom (elaichi) powder
- Few threads of saffron
- Chopped and toasted nuts like cashew nuts, raisins etc.
PREPARATION :
- Dry roast sooji in a heavy bottomed pan (kadhai) over medium heat till light brown. Soak the saffron threads in 1 tablespoon milk.
- Bring the milk to boil. Add sooji little by little, constantly stirring with other hand so that no lumps are formed.
- Cook over high heat till the mixture begins to thicken. Add sugar and cardamom powder and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add saffron and mix well.
- Garnish with nuts and serve hot or cold.
