Watermelon Rind Kheer | Indian Desserts

Watermelon rind kheer recipe , healthy Indian dessert. Most of us discard the rind part in watermelon as not usable.But we can prepare many Indian desserts or gravies using this watermelon rind. I was bit skeptical to try this watermelon rind kheer as I don’t have any idea of rind recipes. Trust me, its perfect dessert to try. This kheer recipe tastes exotic both hot and chilled. I added milk powder for thickness. We can replace this with Condensed milk also. Adjust sugar accordingly if you add sweetened condensed milk.

I have read several benefits of watermelon rinds. It is good for skin,immunity and nervous system.

Check out my watermelon recipes:

• Watermelon drink
• Watermelon Milkshake
• Watermelon Popsicle
• Spicy Watermelon

Here is the method of how to make watermelon rind kheer recipe :

Watermelon Rind kheer Recipe

Prep time : 10 mins | cook time : 20 mins | serves : 3

Cuisine : Indian 

Ingredients:

• Watermelon rind – 1 cup (Shredded)
• Milk – 2 cups
• Milk powder – 2 tbsp
• Sugar – ½ cup
• Cashew and raisins – as needed
• Ghee – 3tbsp
• Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
• Saffron – few strands (optional)

Method:

1. Heat a wok or strong bottomed pan, add ghee, after it gets heated add cashews and raisins. Roast well, drain the ghee and keep it in a separate plate.
2. With the remaining ghee, add shredded watermelon rind(chopped) and sauté for 2 mins or until the raw smell leaves.
3. Add milk powder to it and give a quick stir.
4. Add milk and allow it boils for few mins. Stir in between and check the rinds are cooked well.
5. If the kheer is slightly thick than usual add sugar, roasted cashews, cardamom powder, saffron, and raisins.
6. Give a quick boil till the sugar dissolves completely and turn off the flame.

Serve hot or chilled.

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1. Watermelon rind – 1 cup (Shredded)
2. Milk – 2 cups
3. Milk powder – 2 tbsp
4. Sugar – ½ cup
5. Cashew and raisins – as needed
6. Ghee – 3tbsp
7. Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
8. Saffron – few strands (optional)

Instructions

1. 1. Heat a wok or strong bottomed pan, add ghee, after it gets heated add cashews and raisins. Roast well, drain the ghee and keep it in a separate plate.
2. 2. With the remaining ghee, add shredded watermelon rind(chopped) and sauté for 2 mins or until the raw smell leaves.
3. 3. Add milk powder to it and give a quick stir.
4. 4. Add milk and allow it boils for few mins. Stir in between and check the rinds are cooked well.
5. 5. If the kheer is slightly thick than usual add sugar, roasted cashews, cardamom powder, saffron, and raisins.
6. 6. Give a quick boil till the sugar dissolves completely and turn off the flame.

By Ranjani Ranjani's Kitchen http://www.ranjaniskitchen.com/