Black Rice and Apple Kheer

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Black Rice
• 1 1/2 litres full fat Milk
• 2 grated Apples
• 1/2 tsp Green Cardamom powder
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 4-5 tbsp chopped Almonds

Steps

1. Wash the black rice and leave it soaking in clean water for an hour.
2. Start the milk and sugar over high heat and bring to a rolling boil. Once boiling vigorously, turn the heat down to low and add cardamom powder.
3. Meanwhile, have the apples peeled and grated, ready to add to the simmering milk. Add them along with the soaked, blended black rice paste and mix thoroughly. Let simmer for the next 15-18 minutes.
4. Continue simmering to your desired thick consistency, adjusting the sugar if needed. Garnish generously with chopped nuts of your choice and serve warm or chilled.
5. Share it with loved ones, friends and guests any day.