Til Kheer

Name: Til Kheer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 58 min
Total time: 68 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Assam)
Ingredients: 60g black sesame seeds; 800ml full-fat milk; 80g Assamese gur (jaggery); 50g bora saul or regular rice; ½ tsp cardamom powder; 1 tbsp ghee

🟢 Veg🌾 Gluten-free📊 Medium

Traditional 30. Til Kheer recipe

⏱️10 minPrep

🔥58 minCook

🕒68 minTotal

🍽️4Serves

🧺 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 How to make Til Kheer

Prepare sesame paste (5 mins, no heat): Soak sesame in warm water 15 minutes, drain, and grind to a smooth paste with 3 tbsp water.

📖 Cultural notes

Til Kheer made with black sesame is a Bhogali Bihu specialty — sesame seeds are associated with warmth and spiritual protection in Assamese tradition, making this kheer both a comfort food and a ritual offering. ---

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