How long does Sago Kheer take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sago Kheer serve?

8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Sago Kheer vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Sago Kheer?

½ cup Tapioca Pearls, 250 grams Condensed Milk, 300 ml Milk, 2 tbsp Almonds, 2 tbsp Pista, 2 tbsp Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sago Kheer?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sago Kheer?

About 272 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sago Kheer

Name: Sago Kheer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup Tapioca Pearls; 300 ml Milk; 2 tbsp Water; 1 litre Milk; 2 tbsp Almonds, Thinly Sliced; 2 tbsp Pista, Thinly Sliced; 2 tbsp Cashew (half), Chopped; A Few Strands Saffron; ½ tsp Cardamom Powder; 250 grams Condensed Milk

40 min
not spicy
Serves 8

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Sabudana kheer, Jowarsi Payasam · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & Desserts Jain Gluten-free

Sago kheer, or sabudana kheer: tapioca pearls cooked in milk, finished with saffron, nuts and condensed milk. Makes 8, 40 minutes plus soaking, video.

Good for: Tamil New Year, Onam, Raksha Bandhan, Party, Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja

Ingredients

10 items

8 people

Tapioca Pearls½ cup
Milk300 ml
Water2 tbsp
Milk1 litre
Almonds, Thinly Sliced2 tbsp
Pista, Thinly Sliced2 tbsp
Cashew (half), Chopped2 tbsp
SaffronA Few Strands
Cardamom Powder½ tsp
Condensed Milk250 grams

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 8 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 8 people
Energy	272kcal	2176kcal
Protein	9g	72g
Carbohydrate	35g	281g
Fat	11g	90g
Fibre	0.7g	5.6g
Sugar	25g	203g

Cookd masalas for tapioca pearls

Method

1
Wash the tapioca pearls well, strain it. and soak the tapioca pearls in warm milk.
Tapioca Pearls
2
Soak them for an hour in 300ml of milk.
Milk
3
Add the water first and bring the milk to a boil while stirring continuously.
WaterMilk
4
Add the soaked tapioca pearls.
5
Cook on a medium-low flame, stirring until the milk reduces to 3/4th the original quantity and the pearls are completely cooked and soft.
6
Add the chopped nuts, soaked saffron, and condensed milk and cook for a further 7 mins.
AlmondsPistaCashew (half)SaffronCardamom PowderCondensed Milk

Before you start

How long does Sago Kheer take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sago Kheer serve?: 8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sago Kheer vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sago Kheer spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Sago Kheer?: ½ cup Tapioca Pearls, 250 grams Condensed Milk, 300 ml Milk, 2 tbsp Almonds, 2 tbsp Pista, 2 tbsp Cashew (half), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sago Kheer?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sago Kheer?: About 272 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.