Rice flakes, also known as poha or aval constitute a pretty popular ingredient across India. There are all kinds of dishes you can make with these, both sweet and savory. However, substituting the white rice flakes with brown rice flakes takes up the nutritional quotient significantly. One such recipe is kheer, which I generally make from white rice, but which turns out really well with brown rice flakes too!
Brown rice flakes are low in cholesterol, high in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and iron. They are very good for people suffering from or at risk for heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol as well as for weight loss and post-menopausal health.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Brown Rice Flakes
- 2 cups Milk, boiled and still hot
- 1/4 cup Sugar or as required
- 1/4 cup Chopped nuts and raisins
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
Method:
1. Heat ghee in a non stick wok . On a low to medium heat, fry the brown rice flakes until fragrant.
2. Add 2 cups of boiled , hot milk to the roasted flakes.
3. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the flakes are cooked thoroughly and the milk is considerably reduced.
4. Add sugar followed by the nuts and raisins. Give a quick stir and cook for another 1 minute.
5. Turn off the flame. Add the cardamom powder. Mix well.
8. Serve the delicious Brown Rice Flakes kheer hot or cold. You can garnish with some more chopped nuts if you like.
Now you have a whole grain kheer recipe to serve your guests this Diwali! This recipe is perfect as it takes very less time to cook and tastes yummy. The nuts give a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the soft kheer. Make ahead and chill so you can serve it at the end of a nice hot meal - the perfect end to a perfect day!
Brown Rice Flakes Kheer Recipe
