Imagine spooning into a dreamy, creamy Rice Kheer recipe with a Mango compote dessert cup that offers a taste of comfort in every mouthful! This recipe is a luscious concoction of delicate textures and vibrant flavors that celebrates the arrival of celebrates the arrival of the festival season in the most delicious way!

Here’s the ‘King of Indian desserts,’ the Kheer, uniting blissfully with the ‘King of fruits,’ the Mango, to create a fusion dessert that is a luxurious treat that tastes like royalty in every spoonful.

Whether it’s a family dinner or a special occasion, an irresistible bowl of warm or cold Indian kheer is the perfect way to sign off the meal. This one-pot decadent dessert is a sign of celebration as it brings out many different rituals and traditions.

Loved by all ages, this soulful dessert has seen many variations for generations. With time, people with creative minds have created many versions of Indian Rice Kheer, such as —

Seviyan Kheer,
Sabudana Kheer,
Makhana Kheer,
Badam Kheer,
Mango Kheer, and many others.

A word about Rice Kheer with Mango Compote Recipe

Rice Kheer is one of the timeless Indian desserts that dates back to many centuries. It goes by many names, varying from region to region, with payas, payesh, phirini, and payasam (uses coconut milk + jaggery) among the most popular ones.

Though known by different names, this dessert’s core taste and flavor lie in three main ingredients: milk, rice, and sugar, which blend into a heavenly dish. Other additional mix-ins are just optional.

In its original form as ‘Payas,’ Kheer is a staple in Hindu temples, offered as Prasad to the deities.

The history of Kheer dates back to the times of Mahabharat and Ramayana, and this traditional dessert is mentioned as ‘Sheer’ or ‘Kshirika’ in Sanskrit, which translates to a dish made with milk and sugar.

Milk, as the star ingredient, donates a creamy lusciousness to the dessert. It is slow-cooked until reduced to half its quantity and changes to ivory color.

Rice is the base ingredient of this recipe, instead a canvas upon which other flavors merge, and sugar is the ultimate sweet flavoring agent. Nuts and dry fruits may be added for additional crunch, flavor, and nutrition.

This Rice Kheer with Mango Twist ( compote) recipe embraces ripe and juicy mangoes that take this recipe to a whole new level of deliciousness. I am not talking in terms of flavor, but aesthetically, too; it is truly impressive!

The creaminess of this dessert, when combined with the pulpy lusciousness of mangoes, creates a mellow rice pudding that delivers many layers of subtle flavors.

Reasons You’ll ♡ Rice Kheer with Mango Compote

So get ready to spoil your taste buds and delight your eyes with these delectable Mango twist rice kheer dessert cups that will soon become your go-to treat this summer! Besides that you will love this recipe as it is —

One-pot decadent dessert
Surprisingly easy to make
Requires only a few ingredients but delivers big flavors
Refreshing and satisfying dessert
Its appealing looks complement its mouthwatering taste!

The best part is that, the flamboyant yellow color of the mango compote blends harmoniously with the white profile of rice kheer to create an exquisite color and flavor kaleidoscope that’s pure bliss!!

Rice Kheer with Mango Compote Ingredient List

For Rice Kheer

Rice — Basmati Rice is the foundational ingredient for this recipe that provides texture and subtle flavor to this dish. It plumps up by absorbing the creaminess of milk and releases a gentle sweetness as it cooks. Basmati rice (brand’s name to be added here) is the best choice for kheer, as it offers a light and fluffy base, rendering a pudding-like consistency.

Milk — This is the most essential ingredient in this recipe, as it provides the rich, creamy texture that defines the Kheer. It is also the medium in which the other ingredients cook and release their flavors. For the creamiest results, you should use full-fat milk.

Sugar —A key player in this recipe, sugar enhances its flavor and sweetness quotient, as well as the texture and creamy consistency we all love. Granulated sugar, brown sugar, or even coconut sugar would work well for this recipe.

Cardamom pods —Adding cardamom powder is a must, as it has a subtle, enticing flavor and a gentle mesmerizing aroma.

Assorted nuts — Slivered pista, cashews, and almonds are added for the delightful crunch that takes the Basmati rice kheer to another level.

Ghee — An absolute taste enhancer! It imparts an excellent flavor to the rice when roasted in ghee.

Rose Water — The refreshing scent of rose water with a subtle floral hint adds a touch of tradition and elegance to the dish. It has been used in Indian desserts for centuries!

For Mango Compote

Mangoes — It is the hero ingredient of this recipe, adding layers of flavor and a delightful textural contrast! Ripe, juicy, and perfectly ripened mangoes without fibers transform this classic Kheer recipe into a refreshing summer delight. You can use fresh or frozen Mangoes, as both works well for this recipe.

Sugar — The quantity of sugar required depends on the sweetness of the mangoes. So, you might need to add a little extra or a little less of it.

Lemon Juice—Freshly squeezed lemon juice is another essential ingredient of this compote, which brings brightness and an irresistible acidic kick. It really makes a difference in the flavor, too!

Rice Kheer with Mango Compote Recipe Tips and Variations

Constant monitoring is essential — Making Kheer is a time-consuming process that requires patience. While cooking, you need to monitor the boiling milk constantly and switch to simmering, stirring, and scraping the sides and bottom of the pan to prevent burning. You need to be extra cautious not to let it burn because even a subtle amount of smoky or burnt taste can ruin the entire dish.

Use heavy-bottomed pan ONLY — You must use a heavy-bottomed pan only to make this dish, as a thin pan or kadai will burn the kheer.

Preventing the rice from breaking — Toast the rice in ghee before adding milk. This step helps prevent the long-grained rice from breaking and keeps it intact throughout the cooking process.

A little hack, you must know — If you notice the milk gotten stuck to the bottom of the pan, don’t panic. Try to judge the situation and correct it. Usually, the milk gets infused with a burnt smell quickly if it gets stuck at the bottom, but if there is no burnt smell and no brown things are floating in it, it can be saved.

You can transfer the milk to a fresh pan without scraping the base of the burnt pan and resume cooking. But unfortunately, if the milk is tainted with a burnt smell, we cannot do anything to save it, and we have to discard it and start afresh.

Add sugar carefully — When making a dessert, it is always important to find the right balance for your taste. Kheer is an adaptable dish, so you can easily adjust the sweetness level to your preference. So, be careful when adding sugar, as we want it to be moderate.

Cardamoms for extra flair — Cardamoms add tons of flavor and aroma to the dish. You can slightly crush the whole cardamom in a mortar and pestle without pounding it. Add the half-opened yet gently pounded cardamom pods to the boiling milk, allowing them to bloom and release their flavor. These pods can be removed once the Basmati rice kheer is ready.

Mixing the nuts and sugar — Essence and slivered nuts should be added once the milk has reduced to half and the cooking process is almost over. Add sugar when the rice is soft and nearly done.

Adjust the consistency of the Kheer — The Rice Kheer continues to cook even after it has been removed from the heat and thickens as it cools down. As the kheer cools, the rice absorbs the milk, making it thick. You may like it this way, or you can adjust the consistency to your liking by adding some lukewarm milk to the kheer.

Serving option — This delicious kheer can be devoured warm or cold, depending on your preference. But, since this is a fusion recipe involving Mango compote, it tastes best when served chilled. Trust me, when served chilled, the dessert is at another level as all the flavors have mingled together to create one masterpiece to be relished!

Ripe fruit for rich flavor — For the mango compote or coulis, choose ripe mangoes full of flavor and juicy sweetness. Non-ripe mangoes will require more sugar to balance out their sour taste, so you will have to adjust the sweetness based on how sweet the mangoes are naturally.

Adjusting the cooking time of mango compote — The cooking time of mango compote is determined by two factors: the ripeness of the fruit and whether it is fresh or frozen. Frozen mangoes tend to cook faster than fresh ones, so adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Best cookware for making the sauce — You can use a non-reactive pan, such as a ceramic pan or glass cookware to make the sauce, as it contains acidic ingredients, and metal cookware may interfere with it.

Various uses of mango compote — Being highly versatile, mango compote/ coulis has many different uses. It can be used to top desserts, cakes, cupcakes, or cheesecakes.

Let me know what you think!

I think it’s time to say goodbye to store-bought ice cream and hello to homemade cold and creamy mango-kheer magic!

With its sweet and tangy flavors, you’ll be reaching for second helpings of this warm Rice kheer topped with mango compote. Let’s dive into this delicious dessert that’s perfect for your next gathering!

So, first things first, let’s whip it up quickly.

I am all set with my ingredients. So, let’s dive right in!

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