Ingredients
Difficulty : Easy
Serves : 3
Cooking Steps
- 1Prepare chana dal:
- 2Wash chana dal 2–3 times and soak for 2 hours (optional)
- 3Cook with 1–1½ cups water on medium flame for 25–30 minutes until very soft.
- 4Remove foam if needed, mash lightly, and set aside.
- 5Roast vermicelli:
- 6Heat ghee in a pan.
- 7Add vermicelli and roast on low flame until light golden and aromatic.
- 8Cook vermicelli:
- 9Add ½ cup milk or coconut milk.
- 10Cook on low–medium flame, stirring continuously until soft.
- 11Combine dal:
- 12Add cooked chana dal and mix well.
- 13Cook on low flame for 3–5 minutes.
- 14Adjust consistency:
- 15Add ¼–1½ cups milk as needed.
- 16Cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously
- 17Sweeten: Add sugar and mix until fully dissolved.
- 18Cook for 2–3 minutes on low flame.
- 19Final flavoring:
- 20Add ¼ cup milk and mix well
- 21Add cardamom powder.
- 22Stir in condensed milk (optional) and cook for 2 minutes.
- 23Dry fruits Add cashews, raisins, and almonds.
- 24Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- 25Finish: Switch off flame and rest for 2–3 minutes.
- 26Garnish with nuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to soak the chana dal?
Soaking for 2 hours is optional but it shortens the cooking time. Either way, cook the dal until it is very soft and mashes easily, or it will feel grainy in the kheer.
Can I use regular milk instead of coconut milk?
Yes, either works. If you use coconut milk, simmer gently after adding it rather than boiling hard, so it doesn't split.
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