Wash and soak the rice for 20-30 minutes. Drain before cooking.
In a heavy bottomed pan, bring milk to a boil. Stir often to avoid burning.
Add soaked rice to the milk. Simmer the gas until rice is soft and milk thickens.
Add sugar and cardamom powder. Stir well and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the kheer cool to room temperature.
Once the kheer is cool, mix in the chopped litchis to retain their fresh texture and taste.
Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Garnish with chopped nuts or a splash of rose water before serving.