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Instant Pot Rice Kheer/Pudding

Published: Aug 12, 2017 · Modified: Jan 13, 2022 by Bhavana Patil ·This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Instant Pot Rice Kheer recipe is a delicious, creamy Indian-style rice pudding made with rice, milk, and sugar and infused with saffron, cardamom, and topped with dried fruits. Serve the kheer warm or chilled. This no-fail Instant pot version of making kheer can be done in 30 minutes, and no babysitting is needed.

Instant Pot Rice Kheer recipe served in a bowl garnished with nuts with a spoon on top and cardamom on the side
Rice Kheer

What is Kheer?

Kheer is an Indian sweet pudding traditionally made by simmering and stirring milk until it reduces to half the original quantity. It is then cooked with grains like rice, millets, broken wheat, tapioca, semolina, or lentils and a sweetener like a jaggery or sugar.

Rice Kheer recipe is a typical Indian dessert made during festive occasions, served at weddings or temples. Rice kheer recipe is also a good option for a kitty party or potluck dinner during festivals or get-togethers.

It can also be made in large quantities in advance and refrigerated. This rice ki kheer recipe can be refrigerated and enjoyed for 2-3 days.

In South India, Kheer is also known as Payasam, wherein most households replace sugar with Jaggery.

I have prepared this Indian rice kheer in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT, and it tastes more like restaurant-style rice kheer.

Looking for easy 10-minute dessert recipes then check Pineapple dessert, Mango Rasayana, Badam Halwa.

Trick to avoid milk from burning?

Since I have brought the Instant Pot I have been making rice ki kheer for potlucks or get-togethers. Everyone in our family & friends circle loves it.

Making kheer in an Instant pot is very easy, but sometimes milk was getting burnt at the bottom of the pot, but it never influenced the burnt smell into the kheer. However, cleaning the pot was a hell of a task.

Then I had some bloggers suggesting this trick. The trick is to Press 'SAUTE' and add ¼ cup water to the pot. Once the water begins to steam or boil, pour the milk into the pot. This prevents the milk from scorching the bottom of the pot. Then you can add the other ingredients.

instant pot pudding served in a bowl garnished with pistachios

Rice Kheer Ingredients

  • Rice: use long grain fragrant basmati rice or any medium grain white rice.
  • Milk: I have used full-fat dairy milk, you can also make it with almond milk, if you are vegan.
  • Sugar: I have used refined sugar in this recipe.
  • Cardamom powder: I have used freshly ground cardamom from 3 whole green cardamom pods.
  • Saffron: use a pinch of saffron strands soaked in 1 tablespoon of warm milk.
  • Mixed nuts: Used almonds and pistachios. You can also use roasted cashews and raisins.

How to make Rice Kheer/Pudding in Instant Pot

Firstly, sanitize the Instant Pot parts well before making the sweet dish.

Press the SAUTE (normal) setting and add 1⁄4 cup water to the pot. Once the water begins to steam or boil, pour the milk into the pot.

*Do not skip this step as this prevents the milk from scorching(burning) the bottom of the pot.

Then, add rinsed and drained rice to the instant pot. Stir well. Close the lid with valve position to 'Sealing.'

step to warm water and then add milk sugar and rice collage

Press the 'Porridge' button for 20 minutes on high pressure. Once the pot beeps, allow Natural Pressure Release.

Then open the lid and, using the back of your ladle or potato masher, mash the rice a bit, making pudding naturally creamy. This step is optional.

Press 'SAUTE' again and then add sugar, almonds, pistachios, cardamom powder, saffron milk and stir it well.

Lastly, boil it for another 2-3 minutes or until the kheer thickens. Stir Continuously.

step to add sugar and saffrom milk to the cooked rice mixture collage

Instant Pot Rice Kheer|Indian Rice Pudding recipe is ready. Let it cool. It will thicken as it stands. Serve hot or chilled.

pudding in instant pot insert

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method

  • If you are making the below-mentioned quantity use a larger pressure cooker just to avoid spilling the milk.
  • Follow the same recipe. Pressure cook the kheer in medium flame for three to four whistles.

Serving Suggestions for Rice Kheer

Serve Rice Kheer or Payasam warm or chilled. I prefer rice kheer chilled.

Variations & Tips for Rice Pudding

  • You can replace sugar with either jaggery or brown sugar.
  • If you don't have cardamom, replace it with either 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or ground cinnamon.
  • I highly recommend adding sugar or jaggery after the pressure cooking, sometimes impurities in the sugar can curdle the milk and spoil.
  • To make the kheer richer you can add condensed milk after the pressure cooking and adjust sugar quantity accordingly.
  • Sanitize the Instant Pot steel insert, lid, and sealing ring before making sweet to avoid curdling of milk. I always keep an extra sealing ring for sweets separately.

Recipe FAQs

What is the best rice for making kheer?

Typically Basmati Rice is used, but even short-grain rice should work. You can also soak the rice for 10-15 minutes before making the kheer. It's optional. I generally don't do it.

Can I make vegan rice kheer pudding?

YES! Replace dairy milk with almond or coconut milk.

Can I make a rice kheer recipe with jaggery?

Yes. Add jaggery only after the pressure cooking. Sometimes impurities in it can curdle the milk and spoil. Hence organic jaggery is preferable.

How to store rice pudding?

Milk-based desserts don't last long, So I highly recommend using them within 2-3 days when kept in the refrigerator.

Can I use low-fat milk?

No, But I recommend making kheer with only full-fat milk as
as it gives a nice creamy texture.

More Instant Pot Dessert Recipes

  • Carrot halwa
  • Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer)
  • Carrot Kheer
  • Moong Dal Payasam
  • Makhana Kheer

Check out for more 12+ Instant pot Indian dessert recipes from my blog.

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rice kheer/pudding served in a copper bowl with cardamom pods on side

Instant Pot Rice Kheer/Pudding Recipe

Bhavana Patil
Instant Pot Rice Kheer is a delicious, creamy Indian style rice pudding made with rice, milk and sugar and infused with saffron, cardamom and topped with dried fruits.
5 from 3 votes
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Servings: 6
Calories : 243
Course: Dessert, sweets
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

  • 5 cups milk (full fat) (Or almond milk if vegan)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup basmati rice (Or any medium grain white rice, rinsed)
  • ½ cup sugar adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup almonds sliced
  • 2 tablespoon pistachios chopped
  • a pinch saffron (soaked in 1 tablespoon of warm milk ,optional)
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Method:

  • Sanitize the Instant Pot parts well before making the sweet dish.
  • Press the SAUTE and add 1⁄4 cup water to the pot. Once the water begins to steam or boil, pour the milk into the pot. *Do not skip this step as this prevents the milk from scorching the bottom of the pot.
  • Next add rinsed rice in the instant pot. Stir well. Close the lid with valve position to ‘Sealing’.
  • Press Porridge button for 20 minutes on high pressure. Once the pot beeps, allow Natural Pressure Release.
  • Open the lid and using the back of your ladle or potato masher, mash the rice a bit which makes pudding naturally creamy. This step is optional.
    Press ‘SAUTE’ again and then add sugar, almonds, pistachios, cardamom powder, saffron milk and mix it well.
  • Boil it for another 2-3 minutes or until kheer thickens. Stir Continuously
  • Rice Kheer/Pudding is Ready. Let it cool, it will thicken as it stands. Serve hot or chilled.

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method:

  • If you are making below mentioned quantity use a larger pressure cooker just to avoid spilling of the milk. Follow the same recipe. Pressure cook the kheer in medium flame for three to four whistles.

Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT
 

Variations & Tips:

  1. You can replace sugar with either jaggery or brown sugar.
  2. If you don't have cardamom, replace it with either 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or ground cinnamon.
  3. I highly recommend adding sugar or jaggery after the pressure cooking, sometimes impurities in the sugar can curdle the milk and spoil.
  4. To make the kheer richer you can add condensed milk after the pressure cooking and adjust sugar quantity accordingly.
  5. Sanitize the Instant Pot steel insert, lid, and sealing ring before making sweet to avoid curdling of milk. I always keep an extra sealing ring for sweets separately.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalProtein: 7.3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 26gCalcium: 145mgIron: 1.2mg
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  1. Albert Trotter says

    August 19, 2017 at 6:50 am

    i have tried it today and it was so so delicious dessert ..mine was a bit thick but taste wise it was so yummy

    Reply
  2. Sarala says

    December 21, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    If I need to make double the amount, does time for Instant pot increase to 40 minutes or still 20 minutes?

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    • bhavana says

      February 13, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      if you want to double you will still use same timings ie 20 min...instant pot works that way

      Reply

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