Ganne ki Kheer — a sugarcane dessert made on Sankranti (harvest sweetness)
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Ganne ki Kheer

Ganne ki Kheer (also spelled Ganee ki Kheer) is a comforting rice pudding made with fresh sugarcane juice, cardamom, and dry fruits—especially loved around Makar Sankranti during the peak of sugarcane season, harvest celebrations are in full swing.

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Key ingredient
Sugarcane juice (fresh).
Taste
Naturally sweet + fragrant.
Occasion
Sankranti harvest celebrations.
Quick ingredients
Rice + sugarcane juice + cardamom + dry fruits
Time
Soak + slow simmer
Texture
Creamy, smooth
Serve
Warm or chilled
Pairs with
Til-gud sweets
The recipe below is based on the original “ganee-ki-kheer” page.

Reminder: To maintain the flavor, use a low flame when heating sugarcane juice.

Ganne ki Kheer recipe

A traditional Sankranti treat crafted from fresh sugarcane juice.

Serves: 4 • Level: Easy
Ingredients
  • ½ liter sugarcane juice
  • 50 g basmati rice
  • Cardamom powder (to taste)
  • Cut dry fruits ¼ cup

Optional extras: a sprinkle of saffron, diced pistachios, or a dollop of ghee-roasted dried fruits.

Directions
  1. Wash the rice and soak it in water for 1–2 hours.
  2. Add sugarcane juice to a pan and heat until it boils.
  3. Once it comes to a boil, stir in the soaked rice and cardamom. Let it simmer on low heat. slow flame.
  4. Frequently stir and cook until the rice and sugarcane juice blend into a smooth, creamy consistency.
  5. Finish with dry fruits. Serve warm or chilled.
Your Ganne ki Kheer is ready.
Original recipe text (preserved)

Ingredients: 1/2 liter sugarcane juice, 50g basmati rice, cardamom powder, cut dry fruits 1/4 cup. Directions: soak rice 1–2 hours, boil sugarcane juice, add soaked rice + cardamom, simmer and stir till smooth.

Tips for best taste

Small things that make sugarcane kheer smoother and more fragrant.

Keep it low & slow

Gently simmer on low heat to retain the natural sugarcane essence and avoid excessive caramelization.

Stir often

Rice can settle—stirring keeps the texture smooth and avoids sticking.

Add aroma at the right time

Include cardamom while simmering; add dried fruits towards the end to maintain their crunchiness.

Serving ideas

Serve warm for cozy winter evenings, or chill and garnish with pistachios for a refreshing dessert. Pair it with til-gud laddoos or gajak for a complete Sankranti sweet plate.

Why sugarcane desserts matter on Sankranti

Sankranti is a festival celebrated during the harvest season, making dishes prepared from freshly harvested crops feel particularly significant.

Harvest abundance

Winter is the season for harvesting sugarcane, and incorporating its juice into a dessert is a delicious way to honor its freshness and abundance.

Warmth & energy

Several Sankranti treats like til-gud, jaggery, and sugarcane are known for their warming

Sharing sweetness

Sankranti is a celebration of unity and togetherness, where sharing sweets is a small gesture to spread positivity and kindness.

A simple tradition you can follow

Make a bowl of Ganne ki Kheer, offer the first serving in prayer (as per your family custom), and share the rest with neighbors—Sankranti tastes best when it’s shared.

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