Ingredients

1 cup cashews (soaked about an hour
2 cups water
1 green cardamon pod
1/4 inch cinnamon stick
Pinch of saffron
1 teaspoon vanilla bean or extract
2 to 3 tablespoons agave
1/4 cup chia seeds
Pistachios (for garnish)

Recipe Directions

1. Throw everything but the chia and pistachios in the Vitamix and blend until it's yellow and liquefied.

2. Put chia seeds in a big bowl. Pour saffron 'milk' over the chia and stir.

3. Refrigerate about an hour or overnight.

4. Garnish with pistachios (rose petals could be used, too) and eat.

Miaculpa's Thoughts

By miaculpa

I adore Indian sweets and milky desserts!

This one is a near replica of the original flavor!

Print This Recipe (PDF)

Click the button below to download the printable PDF.

My Notes

You do not have any notes. Add some here. Notes are private and are only visible to you.

Add New Note

Comments

Top voted

May 23, 2013

35 votes
+
Vote up!
-
Vote down!

Sweet Adeline's Review

Indian Kesar Kheer (Chia "Rice" Pudding with Saffron and Pistachios)
5
5 out of 5

I share your sentiments for Indian sweets :) The fact that this is so high in omega 3's doesn't exactly weaken the appeal :D

May 08, 2013

28 votes
+
Vote up!
-
Vote down!

miaculpa's Review

Indian Kesar Kheer (Chia "Rice" Pudding with Saffron and Pistachios)
5
5 out of 5

I also like to add a smidgen of raw honey to this if it's not sweet enough.

All

May 23, 2013

35 votes
+
Vote up!
-
Vote down!

Sweet Adeline's Review

Indian Kesar Kheer (Chia "Rice" Pudding with Saffron and Pistachios)
5
5 out of 5

I share your sentiments for Indian sweets :) The fact that this is so high in omega 3's doesn't exactly weaken the appeal :D

Top Voted

May 08, 2013

28 votes
+
Vote up!
-
Vote down!

miaculpa's Review

Indian Kesar Kheer (Chia "Rice" Pudding with Saffron and Pistachios)
5
5 out of 5

I also like to add a smidgen of raw honey to this if it's not sweet enough.

Top Voted

Leave a Comment