Mahavir Jayanti Recipe - Kheer

Ingredients:
1) Milk - 2 kg.
2) Sugar - 3 - 4 tablespoons.
3) Raisins - 2 teaspoons or more (as needed)
4) Rice - 3 cups
5) Almonds - 10 (sliced lengthwise)
6) Kevra essence - 2 teaspoons
7) Chandi ka varak (Silver beaten into very thin paper) - 1, for decoration(optional).
8) A frying pan.
Method:
1. Bring milk and sugar to boil. Stir for about 8 minutes, until sugar dissolves.
Lower heat, put in elaichi and simmer for about 12 to15 minutes, stirring continuously to keep it smooth, until the milk is reduced to one third of its original volume,.
Stir in santra or kinoo segments.
Simmer and stir, for 5 minutes more, or till it is reduced to half of its original volume.2.
To cool slightly, keep to one side. Meanwhile, finely tear up 2 tablespoons of the outer peel for garnish..
Transfer pudding to individual dessert cups or serving bowl. Scatter shredded peel over and serve warm, with a dash of elaichi powder.