Suji Kheer Recipe - Creamy, Easy & Ready in 20 Minutes

Name: Suji Kheer Recipe - Creamy, Easy & Ready in 20 Minutes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ½ cup semolina; 2 cups milk; ½ cup sugar; 1 tbsp ghee; 1 tbsp chopped nuts

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Suji kheer is a rich and creamy pudding of semolina (rava). It is basically prepared with semolina, milk, sugar, and nuts. This instant version of rava kheer is easy enough that anyone can make it with minimal effort. Its texture is thick and sweet, making it a delicious dessert to serve on special occasions, during fasts, and even after meals. However, all desserts are worth making, but this suji kheer recipe comes together in 20 minutes and easily satisfies your sweet cravings instantly!

Table Of Contents

1 About Suji Kheer
2 Ingredients
3 How to make suji kheer recipe
4 Serving
5 Pro Tips
6 FAQs
7 Suji Kheer Recipe – Creamy, Easy & Ready in 20 Minutes

About Suji Kheer

Suji kheer is also known as semolina pudding, rava kheer, or rava payasam. This is a simple pudding that starts with roasting rava in ghee (clarified butter) until aromatic. After that, cook it with whole milk, sugar, and chopped nuts. Sometimes it is flavored by the green cardamom powder, which is what the suji kheer recipe is.

However, I’m not a big fan of it like rice kheer and simple carrot kheer, but I used to make it when I wanted to suppress my sweet cravings instantly. I got introduced to this recipe from my mother, she says, ” Shoot, this recipe for your blog, it would be worth it. So today I’m sharing this delicious recipe with you!

This suji kheer recipe is a traditional pudding that is usually prepared on occasions like Holi and Diwali, and is also a great option for giving a fasting treat to yourself. It is also recommended that this pudding is good for infants who are above 1 year old, to provide proper nutrition. It is easily digestible, rich in nutrients that support their overall growth, and also filling at the same time.

I always make this suji kheer recipe to a thick and creamy consistency like pudding. Whether it all depends on personal taste preferences. You can prepare it in a thin consistency by adding more milk. Both consistencies work well, and you can go with either.

Ingredients

Semolina- I used the fine, unroasted rava for this suji kheer recipe. Medium coarse rava is also good to use. You can use roasted rava to skip the step of roasting suji.

Milk- I used whole, full-fat milk for a rich and creamier consistency.

Sugar- White sugar, brown sugar, and white sugar powder can all be used. Even if you want a healthier option, you can use jaggery too.

Ghee- I used homemade ghee for a richer taste.

Nuts- Chopped almonds, cashews, pistachios, and raisins can all be used to your choice.

How to make suji kheer recipe

1. Take a thick-bottomed pan or a saucepan that you have and heat 1 tablespoon of ghee on medium heat.

2. Now add half a cup of rava (sooji) to the heated ghee and roast it until fragrant.

3. Roast it until light golden and aromatic. It takes 3 to 4 minutes on low heat. Remember when roasting the rava, it doesn’t turn brown; it should be golden. Roasting helps the kheer to get a perfect texture.

4. Now pour 2 cups of whole milk into it.

5. Mix well with a spoon and simmer it on low heat until thick and creamy.

6. When it gets thick and creamy, add half a cup of sugar to it. You can add less according to your taste. If you want a thin consistency, add more milk here and simmer.

7. Mix well and simmer until the sugar dissolves properly.

8. When the sugar is mixed properly, add chopped almonds, pistachios, cashews, and raisins. Mix all well. You can add some cardamom powder here to enhance the flavor.

9. Now turn off the flame, and the suji kheer recipe is ready to serve.

Serving

Suji kheer tastes best when served warm or slightly chilled. Garnish with your favorite chopped nuts and a few saffron strands for a rich look and flavor. You can serve it as a dessert after a meal, a festive sweet, and a comforting evening treat.

If you enjoy cooking with suji, you can also try recipes like suji halwa for a classic sweet, suji upma for a savory breakfast, or suji chilla for a quick and healthy meal.

warm and delicious suji kheer with a garnish of nuts

Pro Tips

Roast suji lightly on a low flame for better flavor and to prevent browning.

Use full-fat milk for a creamy consistency.

Stir continuously to avoid lumps.

Cook on low flame for best results.

Adjust the sweetness to your taste.

Add some cardamom powder for aroma.

FAQs

1. How to make suji kheer creamy?

Use full-fat milk and cook on a low flame by stirring continuously to get a smooth and creamy texture.

2. Why does my suji kheer become lumpy?

Lumps form if suji is not stirred properly while cooking. Always stir continuously on low heat.

3. Can I use jaggery instead of sugar?

Yes, jaggery is the healthier option. Add it after cooking and when the kheer is slightly cool to avoid curdling.

4. How to store suji kheer?

You can refrigerate it for 1-2 days. Reheat before serving and add a little milk to maintain its consistency.

5. Why does my kheer become too thick?

Suji absorbs liquid as it cools. Add warm milk to adjust the consistency.

6. Can I make suji kheer for fasting?

Yes, it is commonly prepared for fasting and special occasions with dry fruits and saffron.