Kodo Millet Kheer

Ingredients

• kodo millet — 1/4 cup
• milk — 4 cups
• ghee — 2 tbsp
• charoli (chironji) — 1 1/2 tbsp
• chopped dry fruits — 1-2 tbsp (pistachio, almond, cashew)
• sugar — 1/4 cup
• nutmeg powder (a large pinch)
• green cardamom powder — 1/4 tbsp
• blanched pistachios and saffron strands (to garnish)

Method

1. Bring the milk to a boil in a deep heavy-bottomed pan and let it bubble for 3-4 minutes.
2. In a small pan, warm 1 tbsp ghee and fry the charoli and chopped nuts for 1-2 minutes; lift them out.
3. Add the rest of the ghee to the same pan and saute the kodo millet for 2-3 minutes.
4. Tip the millet into the boiling milk and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring often.
5. Add the sugar and cook until it dissolves, then add the nutmeg, cardamom and fried nuts and cook 1-2 minutes more.
6. Serve garnished with pistachios and a few saffron strands.