Tapioca Pudding Just Like Grandma Used to Make

1. Start by washing the tapioca pearls in cold water and then straining them. Place the tapioca pearls in a medium saucepan with 1 cup of the whole milk and soak for about 30 minutes.
2. After soaking, put 1 cup of milk, sugar and salt in the pan. Mix everything together. You’ll now appreciate the simplicity of making pudding from tapioca.
3. Simmer over medium heat, stirring often to prevent sticking. Lower the heat at this stage to a simmer and continue to cook it to thicken (approx 10-15 minutes) stirring continuously until the tapioca pearls turn transparent and the Kheer thickens.
4. Take the saucepan off the heat. Temper the beaten eggs in a separate bowl by slowly adding a small amount of the hot tapioca mixture. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan with the tapioca.
5. Return saucepan to stove over medium low heat and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to thicken pudding more.
6. Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
7. Transfer the pudding into individual serving bowls or one big bowl. Let it cool for a few minutes then place the plastic wrap over it and chill in the fridge.

Optional: You can dust ground cinnamon or nutmeg on top before serving if you like. That’s it, you’re done making your delicious homemade pudding of tapioca!