Sabudana Kheer- Favorite Fasting Dessert

Sabudana Kheer, or Tapioca pudding, is a sweet made with tapioca pearls and milk. This kheer is popular during the fasting festive season in India.  As it's Navratri starts from.today. So I will he sharing 9 special Vrat Recipe with you guys. So stay tuned for that too.😍

So today for day 1, I have Sabudana Kheer.

It is super easy to make in the instant pot or on the stovetop. Vegetarian & Gluten-free!

The main ingredients in Sabudana Kheer are:

• Sabudana
• Milk - I use whole milk for this recipe
• Sugar
• Cardamom powder (optional)
• Nuts & Raisins (optional)
• Saffron (optional)

Let's discuss the steps to make Sabudana Kheer:

Start by rinsing sabudana pearls. You want to rinse them 2-3 times until the water runs clear.

Now put the sabudana pearls in the instant pot along with water and soak for about 30 minutes. You can soak in any other bowl too, it is just a convenience to soak in the instant pot. Make sure to leave the instant pot switched off at this time.

Then after the soaking time is done, set the instant pot on saute mode and simmer for about 3-4 minutes. Then press cancel.

Now add the milk and saffron to the instant pot and stir well.

Set to slow cook mode for 1 hour. You can use the instant pot lid or glass lid in the slow cook mode.

After 1 hour, open the pot and add the sugar, cardamom, roasted nuts and mix well.

Then put in sauté mode for 4 minutes and let it cook while stirring frequently.

Cancel sauté and let the kheer cool. This kheer thickens as it cools.

Garnish with more saffron and nuts to your liking!

This Sabudana Kheer is delicious served hot or chilled. My family prefers it chilled.

(Do note that this tapioca pudding thickens considerably. So if you prefer thinner consistency, just stir in some milk before serving.)