Dates Kheer or Khajoor Payasam or Kharjura Payasa is a classic and rich, sugar-free, creamy, and delicious dessert recipe prepared using dates as the main ingredient along with nuts and milk of your choice.
Dates Kheer is not only easy to make but a great recipe to satisfy your sweet craving if you are on a weight loss journey or a diabetic-friendly diet.
Also, this kheer is one of the best sweet recipes to make during Ramadan, Eid, Ram Navami, Diwali, Ugadi, Holi, or any other festival throughout the year.
You can easily make this kheer vegan by substituting milk with dairy-free or plant-based milk like cashew, almond, coconut, oat, or soy - all work well.
I would love to share some health benefits of dates so that you can make this kheer anytime when you have sweet cravings and enjoy a guilt-free dessert.
- Dates are high in fiber, thus good to control blood sugar levels and also prevent constipation.
- High in antioxidants.
- Natural sweetener.
- Good for kids as it also promotes brain health.
Ingredients for Dates Kheer or Payasam or Khajoor ki Kheer
1 tablespoon Ghee
30 Seedless dates
2 tablespoon Almonds or Badam
2 tablespoon Cashews
¾ + ¾ cup Milk
½ teaspoon Cardamom powder
For garnish (optional)
1 teaspoon Ghee
1 tablespoon Cashews
1 tablespoon Almonds
How to make Dates Kheer or Payasam or Khajoor ki Kheer
In a pan on medium heat, add ghee. To this, add seedless dates and saute for a minute. Add cashews and almonds and continue to saute in medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or until it becomes light in color. Let this cool completely. Check out the video here
Add this to a blender along with ¾ cup of milk and blend it to a smooth paste. Keep this aside.
With the same pan back on medium heat, add 1 teaspoon ghee, followed by cashews. When cashews turn light golden in color, add raisins, and saute until raisins plump up. Transfer this to a plate and set it aside. This step is optional. You can skip the garnish entirely.
To the same pan, add the dates paste with 1 cup water and remaining milk, and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 4 minutes. If the mixture thickens, you may add ½ cup of water and bring it to a simmer.
Finally, add cardamom powder, mix, and switch off the flame. Transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish with sauteed raisins and nuts if desired and enjoy.
How to serve dates kheer or pudding?
Dates or Khajoore ki kheer can be served warm or chilled as an after-meal dessert or as a breakfast or snack.
Tips:
- I have used fresh dates in the recipe.
- If kheer thickens and you end up adding more milk, adjust the sweetness by adding sugar and jaggery.
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Recipe card
Dates Kheer | Diabetic Sugar Free Kheer Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Pot or Pan
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 30 Seedless dates
- 2 tablespoon Almonds or Badam
- 2 tablespoon Cashews
- ¾ + ¾ cup Milk
- ½ teaspoon Cardamom powder
For garnish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Ghee
- 1 tablespoon Cashews
- 1 tablespoon Almonds
Instructions
- In a pan on medium heat, add ghee. To this, add seedless dates and saute for a minute. Add cashews and almonds and continue to saute in medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or until it becomes light in color. Let this cool completely. Check out the video here1 tablespoon Ghee, 30 Seedless dates, 2 tablespoon Almonds or Badam, 2 tablespoon Cashews
- Add this to a blender along with ¾ cup of milk and blend it to a smooth paste. Keep this aside.¾ + ¾ cup Milk
- With the same pan back on medium heat, add 1 teaspoon ghee, followed by cashews. When cashews turn light golden in color, add raisins, and saute until raisins plump up. Transfer this to a plate and set it aside. This step is optional. You can skip the garnish entirely.1 teaspoon Ghee, 1 tablespoon Cashews, 1 tablespoon Almonds
- To the same pan, add the dates paste with 1 cup water and remaining milk, and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 4 minutes. If the mixture thickens, you may add ½ cup of water and bring it to a simmer.
- Finally, add cardamom powder, mix, and switch off the flame. Transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish with sauteed raisins and nuts if desired and enjoy.½ teaspoon Cardamom powder
Video
Notes
- I have used fresh dates in the recipe.
- If kheer thickens and you end up adding more milk, adjust the sweetness by adding sugar and jaggery.
- Love easy dessert recipe? Then, check out some of my favorite Indian desserts and sweets recipes here – BEST INDIAN SWEETS & DESSERTS RECIPE.
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Amanda Wren-Grimwood
Such a delicious and creamy dessert. It's great to be able to use the natural sweetness of the dates too.
Stephanie
That looks so creamy and tasty! I love dates and they are so good for you, too!
Mahy
Dates kheer? Yes please! In fact, any time of the day... Definitely the recipe to keep handy.
Maayke
This recipe turned out great! Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to try it again.
Ieva
Sounds great, and seems like a relatively easy recipe. Hope I can get my hands on some fresh dates!