What is the name of the Indian and South Indian dessert made from milk that is simmered and reduced until it thickens into a creamy, sweet pudding, and often garnished with nuts and cardamom?

Kheer is a traditional Indian dessert made by simmering milk with sugar and rice until it thickens into a creamy pudding. It is flavored with cardamom and often garnished with nuts such as almonds, cashews, or pistachios. In South India, this dessert is referred to as Payasam, and it is a popular dish served during festivals and special occasions, often made with variations such as coconut or jaggery for added flavor.