Recipe: Paneer Kheer

A creamy Navratri dessert made with grated paneer, milk, cardamom and nuts instead of regular rice, making it a delicious fasting-friendly alternative to traditional kheer.

Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups grated paneer
• 3 cups full-fat milk
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds
• 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
• A few saffron strands, optional

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Method

1. Grate the paneer and keep aside.
2. Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed pan and bring it to a gentle boil.
3. Add the grated paneer and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
4. Once the mixture thickens slightly, add sugar and cardamom powder.
5. Add saffron, if using.
6. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring gently.
7. Turn off the heat and garnish with almonds and pistachios.
8. Serve warm or chilled.