Amaranth / Rajgira Kheer

Instructions

1. This recipe will make 2 servings.
2. Rinse 1/3 cup of amaranth grains using a fine-mesh sieve or strainer.
3. Add 1 cup of water to the amaranth grains and stir well.
4. Pressure cook the grains over medium heat for 3 whistles (about 9 to 10 minutes).
5. After the pressure naturally releases, open the cooker lid.
6. Add 1 cup of milk to the cooker.
7. Keep the cooker on the stove over low heat. Stir the mixture of milk and cooked amaranth grains thoroughly.
8. Simmer on low heat for about 6 to 7 minutes and stir occasionally.
9. Add 3 tsp of jaggery and Cardamom. Stir again.
10. Simmer the kheer for an additional 2 minutes.
11. Add sliced cashews, kesar strands and (optional) rose petals for garnishing. Stir well and switch off the flame.
12. Serve the amaranth kheer hot, warm, or chilled.