Vegan Chai Spiced Kheer Recipe

Vegan Chai-Spiced Kheer Recipe

Vegan Chai-Spiced Kheer Recipe

By: Lisa Guy

This chai-spiced kheer recipe offers a healthy version of the traditional Pakistani creamy rice pudding — a delicious dessert or weekend breakfast.


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Recipe


Ingredients

  • 4 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup brown uncooked jasmine rice, rinse well
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • 3 tsp coconut nectar or maple syrup
  • Handful roughly chopped nuts such as pistachio, almonds, roasted cashews
  • Sliced dates or raisins, to top

Method


  • Bring coconut milk to the boil then add rice, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon and ginger.
  • Cook with the lid on for 45 mins, stirring occasionally. Add extra coconut milk or water if needed.
  • Add the coconut nectar and nuts and stir. Simmer for another 5 mins.
  • Serve topped with dates or raisins and more nuts.
  • Tip: Soak the rice overnight to speed up its cooking time and increase its digestibility.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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