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Creamy, healthy, and tasty Oats kheer or Oats payasam

Oats kheer is a healthier replacement for rice kheer. When you are craving something sweet then kheer is one of those things which come to our mind. So, having oats kheer gives you additional benefits which are not present in rice kheer like:

People with gluten sensitivity or having a gluten-free diet can consume this kheer because oats are gluten-free.
Oats are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
They have a low glycemic index as compared to rice so, controls blood sugar level.
Oats contain good carbohydrates and fibers.

Ingredients for Oats kheer:

Desi ghee- 1 tbsp
Raisins chopped – 7-8
Almonds chopped – 5-6
Cashew chopped – 5-6
Pistachios – 5-6
Oats porridge – 2 cups
Milk – 4.5 cups
Sugar – as per taste
Cardamom powder – 2 tsp

Method:

Firstly, heat ghee in a kadhai or pan. When ghee gets hot, add raisins, almonds, cashew, and pistachio and roast them on medium flame. (You can also dry roast the dry fruit or add them without roasting, as you want)

After that, we will add oats porridge into the kadhai and roast it on medium flame until oats become aromatic and oats start changing their color.

Then, we will add milk into it and stir it for 5-7 minutes.

Now, add sugar and cardamom powder and stir it continuously until it starts boiling. Slowly sugar will dissolve and starts getting thick.

We will cover the pan with a lid for 2 minutes on low flame. So, the oats will absorb the milk and cook properly.

After that, open the lip and put off the flame. Your yummy oats kheer is ready. Transfer it to a bowl and garnish it with some almonds and pistachios.

Enjoy your creamy, healthy, and tasty oats kheer.