Healthy Rice kheer recipe with a nutritious twist: *Ingredients* > ½ cup brown rice (or basmati rice) > 3 cups low-fat milk (or almond milk for a vegan version) > 2 tbsp jaggery powder (or date paste for natural sweetness) > ½ tsp cardamom powder > 8-10 almonds (chopped) > 8-10 pistachios (chopped) > 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional for extra fiber) > 4-5 strands saffron (optional) > 1 tsp ghee (skip for vegan option) *Instructions* * Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes. * Heat ghee in a pan, add the drained rice, and lightly sauté for a minute. * Add milk and bring to a boil. Lower the flame and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice is soft and the mixture thickens (about 20-25 minutes). * Add jaggery (or date paste) and mix well. Let it cook for another 5 minutes. * Stir in cardamom powder, chopped nuts, saffron, and chia/flaxseeds. * Turn off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.