Chhena Payas / Paneer Kheer
Chhena Payas / Paneer Kheer/ Khira is among one of the Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath, Puri.
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Serves:
4
Preparation Time:
10 min
Cooking Time:
20 min
Complexity:
Medium
Ingredients:
Milk - 750ml
Sugar - 2 tbsp
Kaju Paste - 2 tbsp
Green Cardamom - 4
Powdered Saffron - 8 to 10 strands
Almonds for Garnishing
Directions:
1. Boil the 1/2 Ltr milk in a pan.
2. Add white vinegar or Lemon Juice
3. Boil for a minute
4. Drain it properly, keep the chhena/paneer aside.
5. For the thickened milk, put the milk in a pan. Bring it to a boil and then simmer till it is reduced to 1/3rd.
6. Add sugar and boil it for a minute or two,
7. Add the Kaju Paste
8. Add the Chhena/ Paneer in the milk and stir it for 2 to 3 minute.
9. Remove it from the stove.
10. Cool it and pore it in another bowl.
11. Garnish it with Cardamom powder, almonds and saffron strands.
12. Serve Chilled.