Green peas Kheer recipe | Happy New year 2018

Wish you all a very Happy New year 2018. Let's start the New year 2018, with a sweet recipe. Green peas kheer, yes you heard it right. Kheer made with green peas, almond and sugar as main ingredients. I have tried this Green peas kheer last year for a cookery demo here in Singapore. As green peas is in season now, i thought it will be perfect to post the recipe now. We can use frozen peas and make this any time of the year. You will not find the smell of green peas in this recipe and trust me it is a treat for the guests who are visiting on NEW year day.
  Thank you so much my dear friends and readers for your support always. Looking forward for an exciting New year 2018 with your continuous support.

Green Peas kheer

  Preparation Time : 15 mins | Cooking Time : 25 Mins |Serves: 4

     Green peas   1/2 cup
     Almonds | Badam  15
     Milk  4 cups
     Milk masala  2 pinches
     Sugar    1/3 cup
     Ghee  2 tsp
Method:

• Blanch the almonds and take out the skin.
• Put the peas in hot water for 5 minutes and drain the water completely.
• If using fresh peas, pressure cook for 1-2 whistles. I used frozen peas.
• Grind the almonds and peas into a fine paste. Do not add water. If needed just sprinkle 1 tsp of water.
• In a pan add ghee and add the ground peas almond paste.
• Saute it for 5 minutes in a low flame.
• Add the milk to this now.
•   Let this boil in a medium flame for 20 to 25 minutes till the milk thickens slightly and comes to a kheer consistency.
  
  ·         Switch off the flame.
  ·         Add the sugar and mix well.
  ·         Add milk masala to this .
  ·         Serve chilled.

                                            Video of how to make Green peas kheer

Method with step by step pictures:

• Blanch the almonds and take out the skin.

• Put the peas in hot water for 5 minutes and drain the water completely.
• If using fresh peas, pressure cook for 1-2 whistles. I used frozen peas.

• Grind the almonds and peas into a fine paste. Do not add water. If needed just sprinkle 1 tsp of water.

• In a pan add ghee and add the ground peas almond paste.
• Saute it for 5 minutes in a low flame.

• Add the milk to this now.

• Mix well.

• Let this boil in a medium flame for 20 to 25 minutes till the milk thickens slightly and comes to a kheer consistency.

•  Switch off the flame.
•  Add the sugar and mix well.
•  Add milk masala to this .  

• You can add few chopped almonds .
•   Serve chilled.

Notes:

1. Cashew nuts or pistachios can be used instead of almonds.
2. Always add sugar after switching off the flame.
3. Condensed milk can be added to enhance the richness of the green peas kheer.

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