Paneer Kheer
Veg · Sweets & Desserts
Good for: Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Party
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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
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.
Ingredients
8 itemsCardamom Powder¼ tsp
Paneer, Grated150 grams
Milk500 ml
Cashew (half), Chopped2 tbsp
Sugar3 tbsp
Saffron4 strands
Khova, Grated½ cup
Almonds, Chopped2 tbsp
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 371kcal | 1484kcal |
| Protein | 18g | 70g |
| Carbohydrate | 25g | 101g |
| Fat | 23g | 91g |
| Fibre | 0.7g | 2.8g |
| Sugar | 23g | 94g |
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.
Cardamom PowderCashew (half)Almonds
- 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 371 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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