This blog post provides great Australian recipes for toddlers including Kheer. Made with simple ingredients, this easy-to-make Kheer recipe is perfect for young kids and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Follow the steps to make this tasty dish and introduce your toddler to the flavours of Indian cuisine, or try your own variation. Serve hot or cold, with your choice of toppings. Sugar free options are available too! Enjoy this healthy, nutritious and delicious snack option with your little one.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Kheer, Rice Pudding, Indian Dessert, Comfort food
• Calories: 250 per Serving
• Protein: 2 g per serving
• Carbs: 50 g per serving
• Fats: 10 g per serving
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup short-grain white rice
• 5 cups of cow milk
• 2 teaspoons of cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons of coconut
• 1 teaspoon of peeled grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons of almond slivers

Directions

1. Begin by washing the cup of short-grain rice under running water for a few minutes. This will help remove any dirt and will also help the rice to cook faster.

2. Pour the 5 cups of cow milk into a medium-sized saucepan. Place the pan on medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Once the milk starts boiling reduce the heat to low-medium and add the washed rice.

3. Gently stir the milk and rice in the saucepan, or else it could turn lumpy. Cook the mixture until the rice is soft and the milk has thickened - this should take about 25 minutes.

4. Now add the cardamom, allspice, coconut, grated ginger, and the almond slivers to the saucepan. Stir well and let the mixture continue to boil for 5 minutes.

5. After 5 minutes turn off the heat and let the pudding sit to cool for 15 minutes.

6. To serve, scoop the kheer into individual serving bowls and enjoy! A fun joke you can share with your kids is ‘Why did the kheer run away? It was a little too sweet!’

Recommended Sides

Kheer is a great dessert option to make for your family with its creamy texture and flavor. To further elevate your meal, serve this traditional Indian sweet dish with a few side dishes. To keep your meal healthy and safe for toddler consumption, opt for some of these side dishes:

• Boondi Ladoos - Sweet balls made with chickpea flour
• Kheer Peda - Milk fudge with cardamom and nuts
• Kesar Peda - Sweet milk fudge mixed with saffron and pistachios
• Roasted Papad - Papadum roasted over an open flame