Dates - Kodo Millet Pudding

Dates - Kodo Millet Pudding

About this recipe

“Dates - Kodo Millet Pudding (Khajoor Kodri Kheer) is a rich and wholesome dessert made with nutritious Kodo Millet Rice (Kodra/Varagu), naturally sweet dates, and creamy milk, offering a healthy twist to traditional kheer.”

Dates - Kodo Millet Pudding (Khajoor Kodri Kheer) is a smooth and satisfying dessert prepared with Kodo Millet Rice (Kodra/Varagu), dates, milk, and dry fruits. Naturally sweet, nourishing, and rich in natural fiber, it delivers comforting flavor while supporting a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup kodo millet(kodri)
  • 1/4 cup chopped dates
  • 1/4 cup jaggery powder
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp almond flakes
  • 1 tbsp pistachio flakes

Instructions

Step 1

Use The Fresh Start Wellness Cafe's Kodo Millet Rice (Kodra/Varagu) for this recipe.
Wash and soak kodri for at least half an hour. More time you keep it soaked, it will cook faster.
Step 1 photo 1 Step 1 photo 2

Step 2

Heat milk in a thick bottom pan. After one boil, turn the flame to medium and let it boil for 1-2 minutes.Then add soaked and drain kodri and dates.
Step 2 photo 1 Step 2 photo 2 Step 2 photo 3

Step 3

Let it cook on low to medium flame. Stir and scrape occasionally. It will take about 10-12 minutes to cook kodri.

Step 3 photo 1

Step 4

When kodri is cooked and mixture turns thick, add jaggery powder, mix and cook for a couple of minutes.
Step 4 photo 1

Step 5

Lastly add cardamom powder, almonds and pistachio flakes and turn off the heat.Serve hot or cold.

References-courtesy cook pad.
Step 5 photo 1 Step 5 photo 2