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paneer kheer recipe | chenna payesh | Indian paneer kheer for upvas, vrat | paneer payasam
Tarla Dalal
25 December, 2024
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About Paneer Kheer, Paneer Payasam
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Making paneer kheer
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paneer kheer recipe | chenna payesh | Indian paneer kheer for upvas, vrat | paneer payasam | with 17 amazing images.
paneer kheer recipe | chenna payesh | Indian paneer kheer for upvas, vrat | paneer payasam is a pleasurable Indian sweet. Learn how to make chenna payesh.
paneer payasam is a wholesome sweet recipe, elegantly laced with the sweet flavour of cardamom and topped with mixed nuts for added crunch. Garnishing with nuts reinforces the kheer with more protein and other nutrients too, making this a wonderful snack or dessert for growing kids and adults too.
Using cottage cheese to make chenna payesh gives you a rich mouth-feel and flavour without labouring over the milk for too long. You will be delighted to see your kids lick of this delectable kheer up to the last drop!
This Indian paneer kheer for upvas, vrat is enjoyed during the fasting festival of Navratri, Holi too! This kheer is perfect to be served as a Prasadam also. You can even opt to serve this kheer at parties, because it tastes delightful both hot and cold.
Tips for paneer kheer. 1. The first boil of the milk is done on a medium flame and thereafter it is cooked on a slow flame to ensure we get the perfect consistency of the kheer. 2. Grating the paneer is necessary to ensure a uniform texture of kheer. 3. You can buy readymade paneer or make paneer at home.
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Paneer Kheer, Paneer Payasam recipe - How to make Paneer Kheer, Paneer Payasam
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
5 servings
Ingredients
For Paneer Kheer
1 1/2 cups freshly grated paneer (cottage cheese)
4 cups full fat milk
1/2 cup sugar
a few saffron (kesar) strands
1 tbsp ghee
1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts
1 tbsp chironji nuts (charoli)
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
For The Garnish
Method
For paneer kheer
To make paneer kheer recipe,heat ghee in a small non-stick pan, add the mixed nuts and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
Add the milk in a non-stick pan and bring to boil on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes.
Add saffron and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the grated paneer, sauteed nuts and cardamom powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Serve the paneer kheer hot or chilled garnished with almonds, pistachios and saffron strands.
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Always use full-fat milk to make paneer kheer recipe | paneer payasam | Indian paneer kheer for upvas, vrat | chena kheer | it gives a rich and creamy consistency.
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Always use full-fat milk to make paneer kheer recipe | paneer payasam | Indian paneer kheer for upvas, vrat | chena kheer | it gives a rich and creamy consistency.
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To make paneer kheer recipe | chenna payesh | Indian paneer kheer for upvas, vrat | paneer payasam | heat 1 tbsp ghee in a small non-stick pan.
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Add 1/4 cup mixed chopped nuts.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Keep aside.
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In a deep non stick pan put 3 cups full-fat milk.
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Bring to boil on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add 1/2 cup sugar. You can increase or decrease the sugar based on the sweetness you want.
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Add a few saffron (kesar) strands.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add 1 1/2 cups of grated paneer,
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Add the sauteed nuts.
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Mix well.
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Add 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
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Serve paneer kheer recipe | paneer payasam | Indian paneer kheer for upvas, vrat | chena kheer | hot or chilled garnished with almonds, pistachios and saffron strands.
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Paneer kheer is a rich and creamy Indian dessert made with milk, sugar, cardamom, and crumbled paneer, often garnished with nuts.
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To make paneer kheer recipe | chenna payesh | Indian paneer kheer for upvas, vrat | paneer payasam | heat 1 tbsp ghee in a small non-stick pan.
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The first boil of the milk is done on a medium flame and thereafter it is cooked on a slow flame to ensure we get the perfect consistency of the kheer.
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Grating the paneer is necessary to ensure a uniform texture of kheer.
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You can buy readymade paneer or make paneer at home.
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The first boil of the milk is done on a medium flame and thereafter it is cooked on a slow flame to ensure we get the perfect consistency of the kheer.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 432 cal |
| Protein | 14.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 27.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 25.6 mg |
| Sodium | 30.6 mg |
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Foodie#449370
March 13, 2025, midnight
very nice and eazy cooking with gr8 taste
n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
A quick dessert with loads of protein... Can be enjoyed by kids and aged both.
Prakrati
March 13, 2025, midnight
Superb can be made even on fast.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Prakrati , we are delighted you loved the Paneer Kheer recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
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