I am trying to incorporate millet and whole grains in our meal and for that, I am experimenting with different varieties of the same.

So for today's dessert, I made a foxtail millet Kheer with Jaggery, Saffron, Rose petals and Pistachio.

It was a delicious combination of grains, nuts, and jaggery.

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Foxtail Millet and Saffron Kheer/Foxtail Millet Pudding

Fox tail Millet ,Saffron ,Nuts and Jaggery cooked in Milk till a pudding like consistency . It is earthy and delicious.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Servings

Take a heavy bottom Pan.Add all 1.5 litres of Milk to it.
Let it boil.
Take a different pan . Heat it .
Add one tbsp of Ghee to it.
Wash the millet and remove all the excess water by straining it.
Add Millet into the Ghee and fry it on slow flame . That gives a lovely aroma and nutty taste .If you don't want to use Ghee ,just dry roast the millet on slow flame .
Remove it from the Pan after it looks golden /Light brown . It will take around 2-3 minutes ob slow flame . Don't over roast it .
Once the milk comes to boil add Millet to it .
Turn the heat to low and let it cook till the millet is done al dente..It will take around 20 -25 minutes.
Crush saffron with your finger tips or in a small mortar pestle and add it to the milk .Let it simmer for 10 minutes more on slow flame.
Add Jaggery to it and let it cook on the slow flame for further thickening . it would take around 5-7 minutes. Do it on the slow flame otherwise it will curdle.This step is really important . I have used Kolhapuri Jaggery because it was light in color. Kheer colour may vary because of your Jaggery.
Add mixed Nuts to it .
Mix it nicely .
Your Kheer/ Pudding is ready .
Remove from the flame .
Garnish it with Nuts and rose petals .
If you like, serve it chilled.

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