This easy rice kheer recipe is a great way to celebrate Diwali (via Thrillist)
Celebrate the Hindu festival with this flexible recipe for rice kheer made with whichever fruit, grains, and spices you prefer.Rice KheerBasmati rice simmers in milk infused with saffron and cardamom, filling the entire house with its distinct aroma. My mother is making kheer, a type of dessert similar to rice pudding and often prepared for festivals. As a child in a small town of Madhya Pradesh, India, this scent and dish is inextricably linked to Diwali, one of the biggest Indian festivals.
Food is an integral part of festivals in India, and sweets, or mithais, hold a special place because they’re believed to bring joy and good luck. Indian traditions encompass many cultures, each with its own distinct sweets speciality. That means there’s usually a dizzying array of options at festivals like Diwali.
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