## Foxtail Millet Kheer Recipe (Millet Pudding With Saffron & Nuts) (Tamil Nadu Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Foxtail Millet Kheer Recipe (Millet Pudding With Saffron & Nuts)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Tamil Nadu Dessert**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 60 minutes
**Total time:** 75 minutes

**Cuisine:** Tamil Nadu
**Course:** Dessert
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Foxtail Millet Kheer Recipe (Millet Pudding With Saffron & Nuts):

* 1 liter Milk
* 50 grams Foxtail Millet
* 5 Saffron strands
* 2 tablespoon Fresh coconut – grated
* 1/4 cup Sugar
* 1/4 cup Mixed dry fruits – (like almonds

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Foxtail Millet Kheer Recipe (Millet Pudding With Saffron & Nuts):

1. transfer the milk into a heavy bottom pan keep it on medium heat.
2. Meanwhile, wash the foxtail millet and drain excess water.
3. Once the milk comes to a boil, add the washed foxtail millet and saffron strands to the milk.
4. Allow the milk to come to a quick boil.
5. Once the milk comes to a boil, turn the heat to low and simmer the kheer until the foxtail millet cooks comletely.
6. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes. (You will have to take a bite to check)Once the foxtail millet has cooked through completely, add in the freshly grated coconut and sugar and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occationally so the milk does not condense and settle to the bottom.
7. Check the sweetness at this stage and adjust to suit your taste.
8. Turn off the heat and the khee is now ready to be served.
9. Garnish the Foxtail Millet Kheer with slivered almonds and pistachios and serve warm or chilled as desired.
10. Serve Foxtail Millet Kheer Recipe (Millet Pudding with Saffron & Nuts) as a dessert along with a meal of Steamed Rice, Tamil Nadu Style Pala Kottai Sambar Recipe, or after a meal of Kongunadu Special Pattani Biryani Recipe.

### Tips for the Best Foxtail Millet Kheer Recipe (Millet Pudding With Saffron & Nuts):

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Foxtail Millet Kheer Recipe (Millet Pudding With Saffron & Nuts) recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!

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