Garlic Kheer Recipe (Indian Dessert)
Garlic Kheer is a unique and flavorful dessert that combines the mild pungency of garlic with the sweetness of milk and sugar. While you may often prepare rice or dry fruit kheer, this recipe offers a refreshing twist using garlic as the key ingredient. Originating from Rajasthan, this traditional sweet dish has been a part of royal kitchens since the Mughal era. Besides being delicious, it holds medicinal benefits, especially for joint pain and arthritis. In recent years, this nutritious kheer has gained popularity as a street food in Delhi.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Dessert
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Garlic | 1/4 cup (chopped) |
| Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Milk | 750 ml |
| Vinegar (or white) | 3 teaspoons |
| Rose Water | 1 tablespoon |
| Cardamom Powder | 1 teaspoon |
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare Garlic:
Begin by boiling 1 cup of water in a pan with the chopped garlic and 1 teaspoon of vinegar over medium heat. This helps in reducing the strong odor of garlic, making it more suitable for the dessert. -
Boil Milk:
In another pan, start heating 750 ml of milk on low heat. Keep stirring to prevent it from burning. -
Strain the Garlic:
After 4 minutes of boiling the garlic, strain it through a fine sieve. To remove any remaining pungent aroma, repeat the process by adding another cup of water and 1 teaspoon of vinegar to the garlic, and boil it again for a few minutes. -
Combine Garlic and Milk:
Gradually add the strained garlic into the milk. Stir well and cook on medium heat, allowing the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the kheer thickens. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. -
Sweeten the Kheer:
Add sugar into the mixture and stir until completely dissolved. Continue cooking on medium heat, stirring regularly until the kheer reaches the desired consistency. -
Flavor with Cardamom and Rose Water:
Once the kheer thickens, turn off the heat and add cardamom powder and rose water for a delightful fragrance and flavor. -
Serve:
Allow the kheer to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with rose petals for a beautiful presentation. Serve this garlic kheer as a sweet treat after meals for a unique and nutritious finish.
Serving Suggestions:
- This kheer can be enjoyed as a healthy, nutritious dessert after a meal.
- For a sugar-free variation, you can substitute sugar with 1/2 cup of dates blended with milk. Simply add the date mixture to the milk and bring it to a boil.
- You can also enhance this dish with dry fruits or milk solids (mawa) for added richness.
Enjoy this traditional, flavorful dessert that combines the benefits of garlic with the sweetness of a classic kheer!
