Green Pea & Pista Kheer
Ingredients
1 cup blanched green peas
1 cup American Pistachios
¼ cup chopped American Pistachios
1½ tbsps ghee
4½ cups milk
½ cup sugar
½ tsp green cardamom powder
Blanched, peeled and slivered American Pistachios for garnish
Dried rose petals for garnish
Instructions
Preparation time: 10-15 minutes
Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
- Bring sufficient water to a boil in a pan. Add American Pistachios and blanch for 3-5 minutes. Drain the pistachios and put them into cold water to stop the carry over cooking to avoid discoloration.
- Peel the pistachios.
- Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add green peas and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the peeld pistachios and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Put the green peas and pistachios in a blender jar. Add 1 cup milk in two batches and blend to a coarse paste.
- Heat remaining milk in another pan. Bring it to a boil.
- Add the blended paste and mix till well combined. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add sugar and green cardamom powder and mix well. Cook till sugar melts.
- Add chopped American Pistachios and mix well. Switch the heat off.
- Transfer the kheer into a serving bowl. Garnish with slivered American Pistachios and dried rose petals.