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!

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Sweet Adeline's Review

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

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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.

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May 23, 2013

82 votes
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Sweet Adeline's Review

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

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May 08, 2013

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miaculpa's Review

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

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

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