Kodo Millet kheer (Varagu Arisi Kheer)

Kheer is a popular dessert in the north. We can prepare kheer using varagu arisi or Kodo millet.

Ingredients for varagu Kheer:

• • Kodo millet – ¼ cup
• • Sugar –½ cup
• • Milk – 2 cup
• • Water – 1 cup
• • Sugar – ½ cup
• • Cashew nuts – 10
• • Dry grapes- 10
• • Cardamom powder – ½ tsp

Method for preparing kheer using Kodo Millet:

• 1) Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed pan; roast the cashews and dry grapes until they turn into golden color. Take them out from the ghee and keep it aside.
• 2) Fry the kodo millet in the same ghee itself until nice aroma comes out.
• 3) Then add the water and mix them well. Now close the pan with lid and cook till it becomes soft. At this stage, water gets completely absorbed by the millets.
•  4) Now add 1 cup of milk, sugar and cardamom powder. Mix it well and bring it to boil and cook for 5-8 minutes.
• 5) Now add the fried nuts and remaining milk
• 6) Mix it well and switch off the stove.
• 7) Garnish with Cashews and dried grapes
• 8) Serve it hot or cold.