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Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Indian Rice Pudding with Saffron

Published: Nov 2, 2018 · Modified: Sep 16, 2022 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Kheer or Indian Rice Pudding, made easy in the Instant Pot. Make this Instant Pot Saffron Kheer easily for a crowd, this Diwali, with this no fail recipe. 
5 from 1 vote
Cook 40 minutes mins
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Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Saffron Rice Pudding

Kheer or Indian Rice Pudding, made easy in the Instant Pot. Make this Instant Pot Saffron Kheer easily for a crowd, this Diwali, with this no fail recipe.

Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Saffron Rice Pudding

 

Kheer seems to be such a simple dessert to make and don't get me wrong, it IS such a simple dessert to make but many a times, this is one dessert where we feel that there is no need for measurements and then end up making it to be a very okay one.

I have made that mistake a number of times and I would often end up with a kheer that was a tad too thick, a tad too watery, not enough sugar or just feels a little less flavorful. With the measurements in this recipe and the set it and forget it method with the instant pot, this no fail recipe for Instant Pot Saffron Kheer is gonna get you deliciously perfect kheer every time you make it. Just like how you get it at the Indian lunch buffets.

This gets that natural pink color from pressure cooking the milk and there is no condensed milk added to this Instant Pot Kheer.

Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Saffron Rice Pudding

Here are a few other favorite Kheer recipes to add to your Diwali party plan!

Lauki Kheer

Khoya Rice Kheer

Thandai Phirni - Spiced Brown Rice Pudding

Carrot Semiya Payasam

Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Saffron Rice Pudding

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Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Saffron Rice Pudding

Instant Pot Saffron Kheer

Manju
Kheer or Indian Rice Pudding, made easy in the Instant Pot. Make this Instant Pot Saffron Kheer easily for a crowd, this Diwali, with this no fail recipe. 
5 from 1 vote
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Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Time to come to pressure and for natural pressure release 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 283 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon ghee
  • ¼ cup basmati rice
  • 3 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon milk warmed
  • 2 pinches saffron
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

For garnish (optional)

  • 2 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds

Don't forget to check out Step-by-step instructions with photos in the body of the post above

Instructions
 

  • Turn on the Instant Pot and press Saute button. Use adjust button to adjust the heat level and make it to Low.
  • Melt ghee in the inner pot liner of the Instant Pot and add the rinsed and drained basmati rice to this.
    Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Saffron Rice Pudding
  • Saute to a couple of minutes and add the milk to this. Mix well.
    Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Saffron Rice Pudding
  • Switch off Saute mode. Close the Instant Pot. Keep it on sealing mode. Press Manual to get pressure cook mode on. Adjust time to 30 minutes.
    Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Saffron Rice Pudding
  • Once it is cooked and the countdown timer starts, switch off the Instant Pot. It automatically goes to Keep Warm mode. We don't want that as it might scald the kheer. Wait for pressure to be released naturally (NPR). Turn the seal knob to vent and carefully open the lid of the Instant Pot. Give it a quick stir.
    Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Saffron Rice Pudding
  • Switch back to Saute mode and keep heat on low.
  • Add sugar and mix well.
    Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Saffron Rice Pudding
  • Meanwhile, mix the saffron to the warm milk and keep aside, while waiting for the sugar to be dissolved.
  • Once the saffron has bloomed, add this to the kheer.
    Instant Pot Saffron Kheer - Instant Pot Saffron Rice Pudding
  • Add the ground cardamom as well.
  • Mix well and let it stay in saute mode for about 10 more mins to thicken.
  • Optional garnish : heat the ghee and add the sliced almonds to it. Roast them to golden brown and add to the kheer.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 161mgSugar: 36gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Instant Pot Kheer, Instant Pot Saffron Kheer, Kheer Recipe
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  1. Sravya Reddy says

    January 04, 2021 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    Can’t think of a better dessert to start the new year with. This recipe is easy to follow, easy to make and can’t believe how yummy and creamy the kheer came out to be.

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    • Manju says

      January 04, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you Sravya 🙂

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