Recipe of Lucknowi rice kheer: Sheer Branj
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007Sheer Branj is a Lucknowi rice kheer, this is the most lovable and tasty flavour.
Ingredients:
Basmati rice - 25 gms
Khoya - 75 gms
Ghee - 40 gms
Malai - 75 gms
Kewra water - ½ cup
Saffron( flooded in a warm water)
Sugar - 125 gms
Elaichi powder - ¼ tsp.
Cashew nut paste - 25 gms
Almonds and pistachios - 25 gms
Milk - 1 litre
Method:
*First of all boil the milk and then wash rice and let it cook until warm.
*Add half of the sugar and do not stir until it boils again. Once boiled, stir and cook gently for a few minutes.
*Add mashed khoya little by little, mix it well so as to avoid lump formation.
*Add half of the kewra water and remaining sugar. Mix and keep adding the remaining kewra water. Keep stiring until it thickens and sticks to the spoon.
*Add melted ghee while mixing well.
*Merge malai with cashew paste and saffron water. Add to the sheer branj along with elaichi powder.
*Cool to room temperature. Serve garnished with slices of almonds and pistachios.
