Sugar-Free Kheer Recipe (500 g Batch)

Sugar-Free Kheer Recipe (500 g Batch)

Traditional Indian Rice Pudding Made with Milk & True Sweet Blend™

Kheer is one of India’s most loved desserts — creamy, comforting, and deeply nostalgic.
This sugar-free kheer recipe recreates the classic taste using True Sweet Blend™, allowing you to enjoy authentic Indian kheer without refined sugar.

Perfect for:

  • Diabetics & pre-diabetics

  • Low-sugar households

  • Festive cooking & prasad

  • Everyday dessert cravings

Why Use True Sweet Blend™ in Kheer?

Traditional kheer relies on sugar, which causes sharp glucose spikes and masks the natural flavour of milk.
True Sweet Blend™ replaces sugar 1:1, delivering gentle sweetness that complements milk instead of overpowering it.

Why it works beautifully in milk desserts:

  • No bitter aftertaste

  • No cooling sensation

  • Heat-stable in slow cooking

  • Preserves authentic kheer flavour

Ingredients – Sugar-Free Kheer (500 g Batch)

Ingredient Quantity
Full Cream Milk 400 ml
Short-Grain Rice (soaked & crushed) 40 g
True Sweet Blend™ 50 g
Desi Ghee 5 g
Cardamom Powder 1 g
Chopped Almonds & Cashews 10 g
Saffron (optional) Few strands
Total Yield ~500 g

💡 Use full-fat milk for best creaminess and mouthfeel.

Equipment Required

  • Heavy-bottom pan or kadai

  • Wooden or silicone spatula

  • Measuring scale

Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Prepare the Rice

Wash rice thoroughly and soak for 30 minutes.
Drain and lightly crush or coarsely grind — this helps release starch for creamy kheer.

Step 2: Start Cooking the Milk

Heat milk in a heavy-bottom pan on low to medium flame.
Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

Step 3: Add Rice

Add crushed rice to the milk.
Cook on low flame for 25–30 minutes, stirring frequently.

The milk will gradually thicken as rice cooks and starch releases.

Step 4: Add Ghee & Nuts

Add desi ghee and chopped nuts.
Cook for another 5 minutes until aroma develops.

Step 5: Sweeten with True Sweet Blend™

Lower the flame and add True Sweet Blend™.
Mix well and cook for 3–4 minutes.

🔑 Do not overcook after adding the sweetener — gentle heat preserves flavour.

Step 6: Finish with Cardamom & Saffron

Add cardamom powder and saffron strands.
Switch off the heat and let the kheer rest for 5–10 minutes.

Texture & Taste Profile

  • Naturally creamy and rich

  • Balanced sweetness

  • No bitterness or artificial aftertaste

  • Authentic homemade kheer flavour

Serve warm or chilled.

Is This Kheer Diabetic-Friendly?

This recipe contains no refined sugar and uses True Sweet Blend™ as a sugar alternative.

⚠️ Individual blood sugar response may vary. Consume in moderation.

Why True Sweet Blend™ is Ideal for Indian Milk Desserts

Milk-based Indian sweets require a sweetener that:

  • Dissolves smoothly

  • Works with long simmering

  • Does not overpower dairy flavours

True Sweet Blend™ is designed specifically for Indian kitchens and traditional recipes like kheer, rabri, basundi, and payasam.

Where to Buy True Sweet Blend™

True Sweet Blend™ is available in:

👉 Shop True Sweet Blend™ on our store

Final Thoughts

You don’t need sugar to enjoy traditional Indian desserts.
With the right ingredients and a clean sugar replacement, kheer can remain comforting, festive, and mindful.

Sweetness — done the right way. 🥛✨

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