"Warmth of the Heart" – Rose and Saffron Kheer (Ayurvedic Rice Pudding)

"Warmth of the Heart" – Rose and Saffron Kheer (Ayurvedic Rice Pudding)

date 2026 June 12

A delicate and creamy Ayurvedic rice pudding, refined with saffron, rose water and cardamom – like a gentle embrace in dessert form.

Ideal as a loving gesture or as the perfect ending to an Ayurvedic brunch.

Serves 2–3

Ingredients

  • 100 g basmati rice
  • 1 litre whole milk or plant-based milk (e.g. almond milk)
  • 4–5 cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
  • 1 small piece of cinnamon stick (optional)
  • 1 pinch of saffron threads
  • 2 tbsp rose water (pure, e.g. from a pharmacy)
  • 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or jaggery (to taste)
  • 1 tsp ghee (optional)
  • 1 tsp finely chopped pistachios or almonds
  • Dried rose petals for decoration

Preparation

  • 100 g basmati rice
  • 1 litre whole milk or plant-based milk (e.g. almond milk)
  • 4–5 cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
  • 1 small piece of cinnamon stick (optional)
  • 1 pinch of saffron threads
  • 2 tbsp rose water (pure, e.g. from a pharmacy)
  • 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or jaggery (to taste)
  • 1 tsp ghee (optional)
  • 1 tsp finely chopped pistachios or almonds
  • Dried rose petals for decoration
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