Millet gulabi kheer recipe, Indian millet desserts

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Millet gulabi kheer is a rich, rose flavored kheer with millets, perfect for special occasions. With step by step detailed pictures.

I saw this idea of kheer while browsing instagram and loved. I love rose flavour and the pleasant colour of the kheer. So wanted to try this out. It was samak ki gulabi kheer. I had little millet with me, so tried with it. Little millet in tamil is Samai. Little millet in Hindi is kutki.

The advantage of using millets in dessert is it looks beautiful, turns out hom*ogenous. I have already made this millet kheer without any flavours and it turns out delicious too. Kheer is supposed to be thicker and richer than payasam. I love rose flavored kheer/ rich payasam chilled. Cooling and serving brings out the best taste, flavor and richness.

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Also I love pistachios in kheers. It is not only treat for eyes also goes well when soaked, minced and added to the kheer. The green colour of pista looks lovely in pink hue, isn't it?

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Millet gulabi kheer recipe

A rich, rose flavoured kheer with millets, perfect for special occasions. With step by step detailed pictures.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 6

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pressure cooker

Ingredients

3 tablespoon Little millet
3 cups Milk
¼ cup + 2 tablespoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Rose water few drops
1 pinch Salt
10 Pistachios
1 teaspoon Ghee

Instructions

Soak pistachios in water for minimum 30 mins. Peel the skin once soaked. Chop very finely and keep aside.
Wash the millet and drain completely from water using metal strainer.
Heat a pressure cooker with ghee, roast the millet for 2 mins in medium flame.
Add milk to it and mix well. Add tiny pinch of salt.
Pressure cook for 4 whistles in low flame. (Reduce flame to low, when whistle is about to come).
Once pressure is released naturally, open the cooker add ¾ cup water, sugar and heat in medium flame for 3 mins.
Add rose water, food colour. Mix well and switch off the flame. Garnish with finely chopped pistachios.

Notes

Note that rose water and rose essence are different. If using rose essence use just 3 - 4 drops.
You can use 2 tablespoon of sweetened rose syrup in place of rose water and food colour.
Adjust sugar accordingly.
If you add rose water or rose essence more, it will turn bitter, so add carefully.
The consistency can be adjusted according to your preference. Add milk or water accordingly.

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Millet gulabi kheer Step by step pictures:

Soak pistachios in water for minimum 30 mins. Peel the skin once soaked. Chop very finely and keep aside.
Wash the millet and drain completely from water using metal strainer.
Heat a pressure cooker with ghee, roast the millet for 2 mins in medium flame.
Add milk to it and mix well. Add tiny pinch of salt. Pressure cook for 4 whistles in low flame. (Reduce flame to low, when whistle is about to come).
Once pressure is released naturally, open the cooker add ¾ cup water, sugar and heat in medium flame for 3 mins.
Add rose water, food colour. Mix well and switch off the flame.
Garnish with finely chopped pistachios.

You can have this warm, but I love chilled best 💖.

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Rajee
April 08, 2018 at 9:22 am

I love Anything with Samai. Especially pongal and curd rice. Will give this a try. Interesting recipe. Can I use rose essence?
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Raks Kitchen
April 08, 2018 at 9:24 am

Sure, just add only few drops.
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- Trupti Tembhare
  March 18, 2023 at 1:21 pm
  
  Can you give me nutritive value of this recipe
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  - Raks Anand
    March 18, 2023 at 6:40 pm
    
    Sorry I do not have any data for that
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Trisha
April 18, 2018 at 6:33 am

Can I add Gulkhand instead of rose water? If so, how much can I use in kheer?
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Trisha
April 18, 2018 at 6:33 am

Can I add Gulkhand instead of rose water?
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Rajee
April 18, 2018 at 6:37 am

I tried today and it was totally awesome. Loved the rose colour and flavour. Got compliments from my family.
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Raks Kitchen
April 18, 2018 at 6:44 am

You can add after switching off the flame. 3 tbsp for this recipe.
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Raks Kitchen
April 18, 2018 at 6:45 am

You can try sure. The flavour might vary a bit as the preserved rose petals tastes slightly different when mixed in food.
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Dhivya
May 04, 2018 at 8:15 pm

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How long should millet be soaked before cooking? ›

Step 2. Soak the washed millets for 3-6 hours depending on the millet you are using. Sometimes, it's best to soak millets overnight. Some millets like barnyard millet don't need to be soaked for more than 30 minutes.

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Should we discard the water after soaking millets? ›

There is a common misconception that soaked water contains antinutrients and should be discarded. This is absolutely wrong. ” As per Nutritional science, you should continue to use this water for cooking or making dough. This water does not contain any anti nutrients.

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Soaking whole grains overnight or for a few hours can help break down anti-nutrients, making them easier to digest.

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Yes, it is safe to eat millets instead of rice every day. In fact, millets are more nutritious than rice as they are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Millets are also gluten-free and have a low glycemic index, making them a healthier option for people with diabetes or gluten intolerance.

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Millets have more calories, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, fat, minerals, and vitamins than rice. Millets also have lower glycemic index than rice. Millets can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, keep your blood sugar stable, improve your gut health, and prevent cancer.

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Little millet is rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber, and protein, making it a suitable choice for individuals with Diabetes. It also contains significant amounts of iron and B vitamins. Cooked little millet can be used in a variety of dishes, including pilafs, salads, or as a replacement for rice in meals.

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Soaking. Many cooks like to soak millet before cooking. Soak millet anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight to make it more tender and digestible.

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