Kheer Recipes
Creamy rice pudding with cardamom, saffron, and pistachios. Made for every celebration in Pakistan.
What is Kheer?
Creamy rice pudding with cardamom, saffron, and pistachios. Made for every celebration in Pakistan.
Regional Variants at a Glance
| Variant | Region | Prep | Cook | Difficulty | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doodh Chawal Kheer — Pakistani Rice Pudding | Punjab | 35m | 1h | Easy | 6 |
| Sewaiyan Kheer (Vermicelli Pudding) for Eid | Punjab | 10m | 40m | Easy | 6 |
| Badam Kheer (Almond Milk Pudding) | Punjab | 20m | 45m | Medium | 5 |
| Chawal Ki Kheer — Sindhi Slow-Cooked Rice Pudding | Sindh | 15m | 1h 15m | Easy | 6 |
All Kheer Recipes
Doodh Chawal Kheer — Pakistani Rice Pudding
Kheer is the quintessential Pakistani celebration dessert — rice slow-cooked in full-fat milk until creamy and thick, perfumed with cardamom and saffron, and crowned with pistachios and silver leaf. It appears at every eid, wedding, and birth celebration across the country.
Sewaiyan Kheer (Vermicelli Pudding) for Eid
Silky sewaiyan kheer made with roasted vermicelli slow-cooked in full-fat milk, sweetened with sugar and fragrant with cardamom and rose water. A beloved Eid staple that fills every Pakistani home with warmth and celebration. Ready in under an hour and guaranteed to impress.
Badam Kheer (Almond Milk Pudding)
Luxurious badam kheer made with blanched almonds ground into a paste, simmered in full-fat milk with saffron and cardamom for a rich, nutty Pakistani dessert. Thicker than regular kheer and utterly indulgent, this is the dessert you serve when you want to impress.
Chawal Ki Kheer — Sindhi Slow-Cooked Rice Pudding
Traditional Sindhi-style chawal ki kheer made by slow-cooking basmati rice in whole milk until the grains dissolve and the pudding turns thick and creamy. Scented with cardamom and rose water, this is the patient cook's reward — simple ingredients, extraordinary results.