Skip to main content
Bread Kheer
GourmetDinnerHealthy Eating

Bread Kheer

Stewart Lucas
By Stewart Lucas, Chief Culinary Specialist
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Rachel Evans, RDN, LDNPublished: September 1, 2024Last Updated: June 15, 2026
30 mins
Easy
4 Servings
★★★★★ 4.9 (34 reviews)
Quick Summary Answer
⏱️ 4 min read read📅 Updated: June 15, 2026

This chef-curated Bread Kheer offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

Key Takeaways

  • ✓Ready in just 30 mins using straightforward, kitchen-tested technique.
  • ✓Delivers 41g of muscle-fueling protein per serving for lasting satiety.
  • ✓Portion-balanced at 437 calories per serving with wholesome, unrefined ingredients.
  • ✓Masterclass temperature checkpoints ensure maximum tenderness and flavor development.

The Story

This chef-curated Bread Kheer offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

Culinary Heritage & Chef's Notes

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Bread Kheer to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Bread Kheer, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

Ingredients & Measurements

  • Ingredients
  • 1 litre milk
  • 4 slices milk bread, crusts removed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp. sugar, powdered
  • 1 tsp. icing sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
  • 10-12 strands saffron, crushed, soaked in 1 tsp. hot milk
  • 10-12 almonds, slivered
  • 10-12 pistachios, slivered

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

  • Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
  • Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Step-by-Step Culinary Masterclass

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Method Spread bread slices on a plate, sprinkle powdered sugar, 1 tsp. milk

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Crumble, mix, gently make small marble-like balls

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Dust with icing sugar, to keep separate

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes or till required

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Put milk to boil, simmer for 15 minutes

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Add all ingredients, except bread balls

Chef's Pro Tips & Variations

Nutritional Profile per Serving

MetricAmountDietary Benefit
Calories437 kcalControlled caloric load for steady metabolic burn
Protein41gHigh-biological-value protein for tissue maintenance
Carbohydrates35gComplex, slow-digesting dietary fiber
Fat15gWholesome dietary lipids for micronutrient absorption

Bread Kheer

This chef-curated Bread Kheer offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

★★★★★4.9 from 34 votes
Bread Kheer
CourseDinner
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings4
AuthorStewart Lucas

Macro Nutrition Profile (Per Serving)

Calories22% DV
437 kcal
Protein82% DV
41g
Fat19% DV
15g
Carbs13% DV
35g
Scale Ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredient Substitutions

Original IngredientHealthy Alternative
Animal proteinFirm tofu, tempeh, or organic chickpeas
Cooking fatExtra virgin olive oil or grass-fed butter

Instructions

1

Technique & Execution: Method Spread bread slices on a plate, sprinkle powdered sugar, 1 tsp. milk

2

Technique & Execution: Crumble, mix, gently make small marble-like balls

3

Technique & Execution: Dust with icing sugar, to keep separate

4

Technique & Execution: Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes or till required

20:00
5

Technique & Execution: Put milk to boil, simmer for 15 minutes

15:00
6

Technique & Execution: Add all ingredients, except bread balls

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it turned out! Click a star below to leave a review and rate the recipe.

Storage & Freezing Tips

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
  • Reheating: Heat in a saucepan or skillet on medium heat until hot throughout.
  • Freezing: Freeze portions in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen or after thawing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this recipe be prepared ahead of time?▼

Yes, this meal is excellent for weekly meal prep. Store components separately and assemble before serving.

Is this recipe gluten-free?▼

All ingredients used are naturally gluten-free. If you are highly sensitive, verify that packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.

Tried this recipe?

Tag @stewartlucas on Instagram and hashtag it #nutriguide!

You Might Also Like

Roasted White Fish with Honey-Glazed Carrots
RECIPE

Roasted White Fish with Honey-Glazed Carrots

Baked Sea Bass with Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots
RECIPE

Baked Sea Bass with Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots

Grilled Cod with Roasted Yams
RECIPE

Grilled Cod with Roasted Yams

Stewart Lucas

Stewart Lucas

Chief Culinary Specialist

Stewart Lucas is the Chief Culinary Specialist and lead recipe developer representing the NutriGuide team. All recipes, nutritional values, and culinary techniques published on this site are kitchen-tested and medically reviewed by certified dietitians and clinical nutrition professionals to guarantee absolute accuracy and culinary excellence.

Community Reviews

Please log in to leave a review.