on Oct 21, 2016, Updated Oct 17, 2024 This festive chocolate rice kheer (pudding) recipe is sponsored by the really talented folks at Chumbak, whose designs always inspire and intrigue. This might not be traditional, but I think there is nothing better than adding chocolate to your favorite festive rice kheer pudding. Because chocolate can make everything that is already good, even better, including Diwali! If you still want to go the traditional way, here’s the recipe: Easy Rice Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding), however I would really encourage you to try this festive, chocolate-y version because it’s sooo good. I promise you won’t regret it!
Ingredients Overview
This festive chocolate rice kheer uses simple ingredients and except chocolate, you’ll probably find everything you need already in your pantry. We need soaked basmati rice for this recipe which is cooked in simmering full fat milk. Patience is key here, as the rice and milk take a while to cook through and thicken. We then add sugar and vanilla extract to flavor this kheer, followed by coarsely chopped dark chocolate. Once the chocolate melts completely, top it off with either whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and your favorite chopped nuts for a festive dessert no one will be able to say no to!
Richa’s Top Tips
I would not recommend using skimmed or low fat milk for this recipe as that will change the texture of the kheer and it won’t turn out this thick and creamy. You can use a short grained variety of rice if that’s what you have available. But make sure to adjust the cook time accordingly. It is important to keep stirring the rice and milk in intervals to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Soaking the rice is not compulsory but recommended to help it cook faster. You can adjust the amount of sugar to make it more or less sweet depending on how you like it. I have used dark chocolate for this recipe, you can use milk or a mix of dark and milk chocolate if you like.
So are we in this chocolate rice kheer madness together guys? If you are as crazy about Diwali as I am, what’s your favorite memory, and what does the festival mean to you? I’d love to swap stories, and share memories! Make sure to share pictures over on my IG @my_foodstory and leave me a comment below letting me know what you think of this non-traditional, but delicious Diwali dessert! More Festive Indian Desserts White and Dark Chocolate Rose Pistachio Bark Easy Kesar Pedas Healthy Apple Quinoa Kheer
