Kheer and dates distributionखीर और खजूर
The simplest traditional Milad food offering — rice kheer with dates, distributed to neighbours and the poor, and easy to make in large quantities.
About 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.5 litres milk
- 1/2 cup rice
- Sugar to taste
- Dates, chopped
- Cardamom, saffron
- Nuts
Method
- Soak the rice for 30 minutes.
- Simmer the milk and add the rice, cooking until soft and thickened.
- Add sugar, chopped dates, cardamom and saffron.
- Finish with nuts and distribute in small containers.