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 when sugarcane is abundant and 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.

Tip: keep the flame low—sugarcane juice can change flavor if overheated.

Ganne ki Kheer recipe

A simple Sankranti dessert made from sugarcane juice (freshly pressed is best).

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

Optional add-ons: a pinch of saffron, chopped pistachios, or a spoon of ghee-roasted dry fruits.

Directions
  1. Wash the rice and soak it in water for 1–2 hours.
  2. In a pan, add sugarcane juice and bring it to a boil.
  3. When it starts boiling, add the soaked rice and cardamom. Simmer on a slow flame.
  4. Stir often and cook until rice + sugarcane juice become a smooth, creamy mixture.
  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

Simmer gently. Low heat helps preserve the fresh sugarcane flavor and prevents over-caramelizing.

Stir often

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

Add aroma at the right time

Add cardamom in the simmering stage; add dry fruits near the end so they stay crunchy.

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 harvest-time festival—so foods made from freshly harvested crops feel especially meaningful.

Harvest abundance

Sugarcane is harvested in winter. Using its juice in a dessert celebrates freshness and abundance.

Warmth & energy

Many Sankranti sweets (til-gud, jaggery, sugarcane) are considered “warming” foods—perfect for mid-January.

Sharing sweetness

Sankranti is also about community—sharing sweets is a simple way to spread goodwill and “sweet words”.

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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