How long does Paneer Kheer take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Kheer serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Paneer Kheer vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Paneer Kheer?

150 grams Paneer, 500 ml Milk, 3 tbsp Sugar, ½ cup Khova, 2 tbsp Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Almonds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Kheer?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Kheer?

About 368 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Kheer

Name: Paneer Kheer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 500 ml Milk; 3 tbsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Cashew (half), Chopped; 2 tbsp Almonds, Chopped; ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder; 4 strands Saffron; 150 grams Paneer, Grated; ½ cup Khova, Grated

30 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as chhena payesh, paneer payasam · Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & Desserts Jain Gluten-free

Paneer kheer: milk simmered with sugar, saffron and nuts, then thickened with grated paneer and khova. A North Indian dessert for 4 in 30 minutes, with video.

Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Party

Ingredients

8 items

4 people

Milk500 ml
Sugar3 tbsp
Cashew (half), Chopped2 tbsp
Almonds, Chopped2 tbsp
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp
Saffron4 strands
Paneer, Grated150 grams
Khova, Grated½ cup

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	368kcal	1472kcal
Protein	18g	70g
Carbohydrate	25g	101g
Fat	23g	90g
Fibre	0.7g	2.8g
Sugar	23g	93g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Add milk to a pan and bring it to a soft boil
Milk
2
Add sugar and mix it well for around 30 seconds.
Sugar
3
Add the nuts and bring the milk to a boil and lower the flame.
Cashew (half)AlmondsCardamom Powder
4
Add saffron strands and mix till the milk gets some colour.
Saffron
5
Add the grated paneer and khoya and mix well till the khoya dissolves. Mix well till it starts to become thick and take it off the flame. Garnish with fried almonds and cashews and saffron. Serve it hot
PaneerKhova

Before you start

How long does Paneer Kheer take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Kheer serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Kheer vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Kheer spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Paneer Kheer?: 150 grams Paneer, 500 ml Milk, 3 tbsp Sugar, ½ cup Khova, 2 tbsp Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Almonds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Kheer?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Kheer?: About 368 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.