Is Kheer — Rice Pudding safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 80mg sodium, 280mg potassium, and 210mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Kheer — Rice Pudding more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇮🇳 India · Indian

Kheer — Rice Pudding

Slow-cooked rice in milk with sugar, cardamom, saffron, almonds.

Prep time 45 min

Servings 4

Calories 280 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

210mg

Phosphorus

210 / 800mg

80mg

Sodium

80 / 2000mg

280mg

Potassium

280 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Milk + nuts P. Smaller portion.

Ingredients

Rice
Whole milk
Sugar, cardamom
Almonds, saffron

Cardamom Dessert Kheer Milk Rice Traditional

Cooking Steps

1
Cook rice in milk.
2
Reduce 30 min.
3
Add sugar + spices.

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