Carrot kheer or Gajar ki Kheer is a dessert recipe made with fresh red carrots, rice, and milk. It is served best as an after-meal dessert or at any occasion or celebration. It can also be a good option for a snack time meal for the kids. This rice and carrot kheer recipe enjoyed both as warm as well as chilled.

What is Kheer

Kheer or payasam( popular in south India) is an Indian pudding made with rice and whole milk. Kheer can also be made in different variations like makhana kheer, paneer kheer, lauki ki kheer, pumpkin kheer, oats kheer, Samak rice kheer, dry fruits kheer, cauliflower kheer, etc

Usually, we make kheer or payasam in a big vessel and cook slowly on low flame for hours till it thickens. But this carrot kheer recipe in a pressure cooker is a quick recipe that will be ready in 30 minutes and tastes similar to the long processed kheer.

About Gajar ki Kheer Recipe

Gajar ki kheer is a healthy dessert recipe that is gluten-free and diabetic-friendly. It is a simple and easy recipe to make at home using a pressure cooker.

To make this delicious Carrot Kheer we cook grated carrots with milk in a pressure cooker for up to 2 whistles. Once the pressure is released, cook further on low flame until they’re soft and sweet. We add sugar and a bit of cardamom for flavor. It’s creamy and comforting, often topped with nuts like almonds and pistachios. It’s a tasty way to enjoy carrots in a sweet treat. If you like carrot dessert recipes can also try these easy carrot halwa recipe and carrot murabba recipe.

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• Chikoo and Dates Shake | Nutritious Milkshake Recipe
• Dry Fruit Tart with Paneer Filling / No-Bake Tart Recipe / Navratri Special
• Strawberry and beetroot ice cream

Carrot Health Benefits

Carrots

• It is sweet in taste, crunchy, and a very nutritious food item.They are a good source of beta carotene that is converted into Vit A in our body also rich in fibre, potassium, and Vit K.
• Carrots are rich in antioxidants and are found in many colors yellow, orange, red, and purple.
• It contains soluble fiber that is beneficial in improving digestion, reducing the risk of colon cancer, and managing blood sugar levels.
• Carrots or gajar are good for eye health, weight loss, and lowering cholesterol levels.

Skim milk

• Skim milk is rich in calcium, protein, and other essential nutrients & vitamin content but lowers in calories when compared to whole milk. It is a good choice for a calorie-conscious and fitness freak person.

White Rice

• It is a starchy grain and gluten-free in nature.
• Rice is a good source of protein and energy.
  It helps in improving constipation, supports the bone and nervous system, and lowering the risk of heart disease.
  Rice is a good alternative for people with wheat sensitivity.

Carrot Kheer Recipe-Step by Step Preparation

1. Rinse rice several times with water and put aside.Wash, peel and grate carrots and put aside.Now take a pressure cooker, put it on a low flame.Then add rinsed rice, grated carrot, and 3 cups of milk.

2. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and wait till two whistles are gone. Switch off the gas and wait for the pressure to release.

3. Now take a small frying pan, melt ½ tsp ghee and add chopped nuts. Lightly roasted them for 1-2 minutes.Wash 10-12 (around 2 tbsp) black currants (kishmish) and then soak them for 5-10 minutes.

4. Once the pressure is released, open the lid and mix it nicely.Then switch on the flame, add ½ cup milk and pre-soaked black currants and cook it for 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking at the bottom.

5. After that, add sugar and freshly grounded small cardamom and cook further 1-2 minutes. Now switch off the flame and let it cool down a little bit.

6.Then serve this healthy and delicious carrot rice kheer and enjoy. Don’t forget to decorate it with roasted nuts. It enhances the taste and flavor of the kheer.

Serving Suggestion

Carrot kheer is a healthy dessert that can be served best as a sweet dish after a hearty meal or any other occasion or celebration. It is a good option for a high-energy snack time meal for kids.

Tips & Tricks

1. If you have time, you can also soak the rice for ½ hour before making a kheer that helps in the fast cooking.
2. While cooking stirs the kheer occasionally to avoid sticking at the bottom.
3. You can also grind nuts and then add if making it for little kids to avoid choking.
4. I have used skim milk to reduce the calories but, you can replace it with whole milk to make the kheer more rich and creamy.
5. Rice is added to the kheer to make it creamy and thick. To make it for the fasting time, you can skip the rice and made it with carrot only or use Samak rice. 
6. As I have added white sugar to sweeten the kheer, it can be easily replaced with jaggery. 

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