RECIPES Chana Dal Kheer
Chana Dal Kheer
A creamy, traditional Indian dessert made with Lioncroft Chana Dal. Rich, sweet and perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Lioncroft Chana Dal, rinsed
- 4 cups full-fat milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp ghee
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- Saffron strands (optional)
- Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios) for garnish
| 1. Dry roast chana dal in a pan until fragrant, then pressure cook with 1 cup water until very soft. |
| 2. Mash the cooked dal until smooth. |
| 3. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat ghee and add the mashed dal. |
| 4. Pour in milk and bring to a gentle boil. |
| 5. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 20-25 minutes until thickened. |
| 6. Add sugar and cardamom, stirring well. |
| 7. Cook for another 5 minutes. |
| 8. Add saffron if using. |
| 9. Garnish with chopped nuts. |
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Serve warm or chilled as a dessert.
⏰ Cooking Time
1 hour
🍽 No of Servings
6 people
