It can be served hot or chilled as it tastes delicious either way.
It is a super easy and deliciously creamy dessert prepared for special occasions, festivals, and religious fastings such as Navratri (9 days of fasting). Sabudana is the Hindi term for Tapioca pearls or Sago pearls. Being naturally gluten-free, it is an alternative to wheat (wheat is abandoned during fasting in India). Sabudana is low in nutrients and minerals but high in carbohydrates, making it the best food choice during fasting. Sabudana tastes bland on its own, but being a versatile ingredient, it takes the flavor of other ingredients quite well. For this reason, it is used in sweet and savory dishes. Similarly, this Instant Pot Sabudana kheer recipe is a delicious recipe prepared with the lusciousness of sabudana, creaminess of milk, and nutrition of dry fruits and nuts, all coming together in a heavenly bowl of yumminess.
Sago Milk Pudding Chowari Payasam: In Malayalam, chowari is the name of tapioca pearls, and Payasam means pudding. Tapioca Pearl Pudding Javvarisi Payasam: In Tamil, Javvarisi means sabudana or tapioca pearls, and Payasam means pudding.
If you are familiar with any other names of Sabudana kheer, then share it with me in the comments below.
Is rich in starch, therefore, provides enough energy to pull off through the day. Easy to digest and light on the stomach. Cholesterol-free. Rich in manganese, proteins, and fibers. A great source of iron and carbohydrates.
In addition to that, it is a perfect make-ahead recipe and can be made without any complicated steps.
Half and half — Use half and half for the more luscious Sabudana Kheer. Sabudana — Sago or Tapioca Pearls are the key ingredient for our delicious kheer. Sugar — Used as a sweetener for this recipe. You can substitute sugar with jaggery for a healthier option. Saffron —Lends a beautiful color and flavor to the kheer. Cardamom Powder — Adds a lovely fragrance and flavor to the kheer. Dry fruits — Almonds, Cashews, Raisins, and Pistachios are added to the Instant Pot Sabudana Kheer to raise its nutritional value. Soak Sabudana — Rinse sabudana under tap water until the water runs completely clear. Transfer the sabudana to a mixing bowl and add enough water to cover them. Cover and allow it to rest for 4-5 hours. Cook Sabudana Kheer — Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Saute mode.’ Add half and half to the insert and bring it to a boil. When the milk comes to a full boil, stir in soaked sabudana pearls/tapioca pearls, sugar, and cardamom powder. Mix to combine. Close the lid. Cook the Instant Pot Sabudna Kheer on High Pressure for 5 minutes with the pressure valve in the sealing position.
You can serve it either warm or cold. Whether you are observing fast or not, this rich and creamy dessert is the perfect treat that is loved by one and all for —
Its creaminess comes from Half-n-half. Flavors that come from cardamom and saffron. The delectable crunch and nutrition that comes from the added nuts.
For a quick kheer — Sabudana needs to be soaked for about 4- 5 hours to soften before preparing the recipe. However, if you want to speed up the process, soak sabudana in hot water for about 30 mins. It will be ready, to begin with, the recipe. Other options — I have added almonds, cashews, raisins, and pistachios to this recipe. You can add figs, dates, cranberries, walnuts, pecans, pine nuts, or any other dry fruits and nuts of your choice. Vegan alternative — To turn your recipe into a vegan recipe, substitute dairy milk with almond milk or coconut milk. There will be a specific alteration to the taste, but it will taste equally good. Other flavoring alternatives — Besides fruits, you can also flavor the sabudana kheer with other flavoring agents like rose water, thandai mix, kewra essence, and even gulkand for a more intensely rose-flavored sabudana kheer. Best consistency — Sabudana kheer tends to thicken as it cools. It is best to keep the kheer on a liquid consistency when prepared. If it gets thickened on cooling, you can add more milk to balance the consistency according to your liking. For a richer kheer — If you like a rich kheer, reduce the quantity of sugar to ¼ cup and add ¼ cup of sweetened condensed milk. Your kheer will be more flavorful and luscious. Gather your ingredients and dive right into the recipe instructions given below. And do not forget to tell your family to be ready for a delicious surprise! Should you make this recipe, please let me know your thoughts by sharing your comment below. And don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.
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