Black Rice Kheer, popularly known as Kola Saulor Payokh in Assam, is a traditional dessert that holds a special place in Assamese cuisine. This unique sweet dish is made using black rice instead of the regular white rice used in classic kheer recipes. The use of black rice gives the dessert its beautiful, deep purple colour, rich aroma, and a slightly earthy flavour that makes it truly special.
This dessert is often prepared during festivals, family gatherings, and special celebrations in Assamese homes. Apart from its wonderful taste, black rice is also known for its nutritional benefits. It contains antioxidants, fibre, and essential nutrients, making it a healthy ingredient. When combined with milk, sugar, and cardamom, it creates a rich and satisfying pudding that feels both traditional and wholesome.
The preparation of Assam Style Black Rice Kheer is simple and quite similar to making regular rice kheer. With a little patience and slow cooking, the rice softens and blends beautifully with the milk to create a creamy dessert. Topped with nuts like almonds, pistachios, and raisins, this kheer becomes a delightful treat that can be enjoyed either warm or chilled. It is a comforting dessert that brings the authentic taste of Assam right into your home kitchen.
1 cupBlack Rice (soaked)
1 litreMilk
½ cupSugar
2 podsCardamom Pods
2 tablespoonsAlmonds (sliced)
2 tablespoonsRaisins
2 tablespoonsPistachios (sliced)