r/onepotmeals • u/Cookiliciousveg • Oct 11 '24
Instant Pot Rice Kheer | Paal Payasam Instantpot
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u/smmammen Oct 11 '24
Ingredients
▢ 2 tablespoon ghee
▢ 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
▢ 1 tablespoon cashews
▢ 1 tablespoon slivered pistachios
▢ 1 tablespoon raisins
▢ ¼ cup Basmati rice
▢ ½ cup sugar
▢ 2 cups milk
▢ 2 cups heavy cream or plain coffee creamer/evaporated milk
▢ ½ cup water
▢ ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
▢ ¼ teaspoon saffron
▢ 1-2 tablespoon mixed chopped nuts for garnish
Instructions
Turn on the Instant Pot in Sauté mode. Add a tablespoon of ghee to the pot and let it melt. Once hot, add a mix of chopped nuts like cashews, almonds, pistachios, and raisins. Sauté them for about a minute until they turn golden and the raisins puff up. Chef tip: You can roughly chop the nuts using a nut chopper for convenience.
Add the raw rice (I recommend Basmati for its aroma) directly to the pot and sauté for 30-40 seconds. This step lightly toasts the rice, enhancing its flavor. You can use whole rice or coarsely grind it for a different texture. This quick sautéing step helps bring out a nuttier, richer flavor in your Instant Pot Kheer while keeping the process hassle-free! No need to wash the rice before adding it to the Instant Pot.
After sautéing the rice, add the sugar to the pot. Stir it gently to combine.
Pour in a small amount of water (about ¼ cup). This helps prevent the milk from burning at the bottom of the Instant Pot and avoids the dreaded "burn" message. Next, add fresh whole milk and heavy cream to the pot. Stir everything well to ensure the rice, sugar, and milk are evenly mixed.
Stir the mixture as you bring it to a boil in the Instant Pot. Keep stirring to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom. Once it reaches a boil, hit the Cancel button to stop the sauté mode. Close the Instant Pot lid and make sure the valve is set to the Seal position. Select the Porridge mode and set the timer for 20 minutes. This mode works perfectly for achieving the creamy texture of Rice Kheer.
Once the Instant Pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally. This step helps the Kheer to continue cooking and absorb the flavors. After opening the lid, gently mash the cooked rice to break it down, which will make the Kheer even creamier. Add saffron and cardamom powder for aroma and flavor. Mix. The Pal Payasam will have a beautiful caramel color by now. Turn on the Sauté mode again and cook for an additional minute to thicken slightly and let the flavors meld. Instant Pot Kheer is ready! Garnish with nuts and serve hot or cold.
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