indianEasyvegetariansoy free
Sweet Dalia Kheer
RATING
0.0/5
TASTE SCORE
8/10
A wholesome and comforting Indian porridge made with broken wheat, milk, and naturally sweetened with jaggery. Garnished with nuts and dried fruits, it's a perfect nutritious breakfast.
SERVINGS
4
INGREDIENTS
For 4 servings
NUTRITION · PER SERVING
270
270
CALORIES · 1 SERVING
Protein11g · 16%
Carbs47g · 70%
Fat6g · 20%
Fiber7g
Sugar20g
Saturated fat3g
Cholesterol14mg
Sodium89mg
Potassium550mg
Phosphorus296mg
METHOD · 6 STEPS
Prepare the ingredients.
Rinse the broken wheat if needed. Chop the almonds and dates. Have all other ingredients measured and ready.
Roast the dalia.
- Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot or pan over medium-low heat.
- Add the broken wheat and roast for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until it turns aromatic and slightly golden.
- Be careful not to burn it.
TIPRoasting the dalia is key to developing a nutty flavor and preventing the kheer from becoming sticky.Cook the dalia.
- Carefully pour 1.5 cups of water into the pot with the roasted dalia.
- Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the dalia is soft and has absorbed most of the water.
Simmer with milk.
- Pour in the milk and stir well to combine.
- Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kheer thickens to your desired consistency.
TIPStir occasionally to prevent the kheer from sticking to the bottom of the pot.Sweeten and flavor the kheer.
- Turn off the heat. This prevents the milk from curdling when you add jaggery.
- Add the powdered jaggery, cardamom powder, chopped dates, and raisins.
- Stir well until the jaggery is completely dissolved.
Garnish and serve.
Ladle the warm dalia kheer into serving bowls. Garnish with slivered almonds and serve immediately.
PRO TIPS
What to keep in mind.
5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1For a creamier texture, use full-fat milk instead of low-fat milk.
- 2Always add jaggery after turning off the heat to prevent the milk from splitting or curdling.
- 3The kheer will thicken as it cools. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add a little more warm milk before serving.
- 4This kheer can be served warm or chilled. If serving chilled, you may need to adjust the consistency with a splash of milk.
- 5Feel free to add other nuts like pistachios or cashews for more texture and flavor.
QUESTIONS?
Frequently asked questions
Yes, it is a very healthy dish. Dalia is a whole grain rich in fiber, complex carbohydrates, and essential nutrients. Using jaggery instead of refined sugar and adding nuts makes it a wholesome and nutritious meal.
