Name: Quinoa & Ricotta Cheese Pudding (Kheer) recipe by Sonia Shringarpure at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 6 cups milk; 1/2 cup Sugar; 1 to 1 1/2 tsp cardamom powder; 1/4 tsp kewra water; 3 tbsp Crushed/chopped mixed nuts (almonds, pistachio, walnuts, raisins); Few strands of Saffron; 2 tbsp ghee/clarified butter

ABOUT Quinoa & Ricotta Cheese Pudding (Kheer) RECIPE

Smooth and silky in texture with a creamy rich flavor and taste. A perfect dessert to treat guests royally or for any festive occasion.

Ingredients Serving: 6

1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
6 cups milk
1/2 cup Sugar
1 to 1 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1/4 tsp kewra water
3 tbsp Crushed/chopped mixed nuts (almonds, pistachio, walnuts, raisins)
Few strands of Saffron
2 tbsp ghee/clarified butter

Instructions

Wash quinoa 2-3 times in water and soak it for 30 minutes. Drain.
Boil quinoa in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes.
Boil milk on low heat (skim off the layer of malai). Keep stirring at intervals to prevent sticking to the bottom of the vessel.
Add milk and sugar and mix well. Keep simmering the kheer till it starts thickening.
Finally, add the ricotta cheese, saffron, cardamom powder, and kewra. Simmer for some more time till all flavors are infused.
Remove to serving bowls and garnish with chopped nuts.

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