#Kheer

[radianttulsibabe]

Since I was asked about if I like to bake, and baking generally requires eggs, which my household generally only eats if they are gifted for us or we are caring for chickens with excess egg production- I will share how I make kheer- we usually have the ingredients for kheer. As both my husband and I come from cattle families we consume a good amount of milk in our home. We either get the milk from a local dairy or at the local market. One of our house cats is from a dairy farm- cows, goats, and sheep are a very large piece of our life together.

I like things simple- Many parts of my day require my full attention, so when I do cook, I tend to only make simple foods. Kheer is one of those simple foods that I personally enjoy.

This is how I make kheer- everyone is different, every region makes it a little differently. My mom would make it for me this way, so this is how I make it-but everyone's mom probably makes it a little different, that doesn't make your kheer or my kheer any less authentic it just makes it special to your family.

Ingredients:

cooked rice (left over or fresh...I usually use leftover from dinner because I typically make kheer in the middle of the night...so ours usually has cumin in it...but you do what ever you do it's not an exact science)

Milk

Ghee or regular butter

Sugar or Jaggery or whatever sweetener you choose

When I do measure, I scale that to the amount of rice so 1c rice is 1c milk 1 c sugar 1 TB Ghee (usually more but I go conservative on typed recipes because I usually find the hubsy eating it on the sofa when I am looking for it...)...but also we don't always have one cup of everything because I don't always keep the pantry in my kitchenette stocked for middle of the night emergencies and I generally don't want to go to storage in my nightrobe to get the bigger bags/boxes opened...so just do what feels right...make sure the ghee doesn't smoke and the rice doesn't burn and you should be fine.

extras to add if you want:

cashews, almonds, raisins, amla, fresh berries, coconut, a couple saffron strands (if you can afford/you want to be extra fancy)

Instructions:

in a sauce pot add ghee and the cooked rice

warm up the ghee and rice until the rice is covered in ghee

add milk

mix in the sugar until it feels right (?) I don't know I just do it lol

Sometimes I like it more solid, sometimes I like it a little more runny it's all good so whatever you like. My mom was super methodical and made it the same every time when I was growing up. It was also the same consistency somewhere between sticky rice and creamy. but I'm a bit more go with the flow and don't use instructions so I'm generally happy with all styles. We have friends that put vermicelli in theirs and it's more soupy and that's super tasty too.

Once it's the consistency you like, take it off the heat and mix in the extras if you have them/want them. serve hot or let it cool honestly it's good both ways...I like mine with fresh fruit that's in season but that's only if it's in season.

As far as shelf life, I don't even know how long it stores because it's usually gone before we can put it into the chiller...at the market they say fresh and chilled can last a week. there is also frozen you can buy but that feels wrong to me...frozen kheer? idk it just doesn't sit right... @cybertimetravelrunaway teases me every time he sees it that I should buy the frozen for kheer emergencies and I never know what to say except probably we shouldn't do that because frozen is confusing to me...so maybe don't freeze it just eat it and be happy or not happy- whatever you want to be, but I've never been angry eating kheer so maybe it will help your depression too! Just remember to eat with moderation. We love our pancreases and appreciate that they provide us with the insulin we need to keep our bodies strong. We want to build healthy food habits for the future so we can live long lives. Eating adequate protein with our carbohydrates helps us to keep a balanced blood sugar and BP :)

If you made it through that and are still sticking around, I'd love to hear about your relationship with kheer! It really is my favorite food- in all its glorious forms- and I love to know how others enjoy it!

Have a lovely start to your week!

<3 Rukmini

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♡chanar payesh♡

hi!

Today, we're exploring the sweet, creamy delight known as Chanar Payesh! This Bengali treat is a must-have for anyone with a penchant for milky desserts and soft chana balls. Let's jump into this culinary adventure!

Step 1: Making the Chana Balls We’re going the convenient route with store-bought paneer, which makes the process quicker and just as delicious.

Crumble the Paneer: Start by crumbling the paneer into a bowl. The finer, the better – get those hands working!

Sweeten It Up: Mix in some sugar with the crumbled paneer. This will give our chana balls that sweet kick.

Shape the Spheres: Roll the sweetened paneer into small spheres. They should be about the size of marbles – just like the ones you lost under the couch as a kid.

Size Matters: Be cautious not to make them too big; they’ll puff up in the milk, and you don't want chana giants in your payesh. To be frank, I made them a bit too big. I didn't think about the fact that they would increase in size in the milk, so be sure not to make the same mistake I did.

Step 2: Preparing the Milk Time to get that creamy, dreamy base ready.

Boil the Milk: Pour whole milk into a pot and bring it to a boil. Rich, full-fat milk is your best friend here.

Spice It Up: Add cardamom seeds to the boiling milk. You could use saffron for a yellow hue, but I wanted to keep my Chanar Payesh pure white, so I skipped it. Your kitchen, your rules!

Reduce the Milk: Let the milk simmer and thicken, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 3: Adding the Chana Balls Now for the magic – combining the creamy milk with our sweet chana spheres.

(notice the before and after)

Simmer and Soak: Once the milk has thickened, gently add the chana balls. Let them soak and simmer, absorbing all that creamy goodness and expanding slightly.

Step 4: The Finishing Touches Time to add some flair!

Nutty Crunch: Soak some pistachios and almonds to remove their skins easily, then chop and sprinkle them over the Chanar Payesh. This adds a delightful crunch and a touch of elegance.

Fun Fact: Chanar Payesh is often made during Bengali festivals and special occasions, bringing joy and sweetness to celebrations. It's pretty much a combination of roshogollas and kheer to put it simply.

So there you have it – the ultimate guide to making Chanar Payesh, a dessert that’s as delightful to prepare as it is to eat. Whether you're a kitchen pro or a newbie, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in no time.

Stay tuned for more scrumptious recipes coming your way soon. Until then, happy cooking and even happier indulging!

Dig in and enjoy!

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Watching this while making my own payesh rn

[radianttulsibabe]

Hey, do you happen to like baking?

Hello!

I love when people bring me baked goods, if that's what you mean, then I LOVE baking.

I have made many baked goods in my time to be sure. I used to teach baking and cake decorating for a minute when I was younger and found a lot of joy listening to people's stories and helping them bring yummy sweets into life's precious memories.

As a wife, I don't bake much in my own home- once in a while if it's a very special event I might make something if requested. My duties fall into managing the household and my family's interests, so much of my time is spent in other ways. But I greatly appreciate the care and love from our wonderful food service professionals- they become like family.

We strive to honor people in their vocations- bakers make money baking, chefs make money catering, etc. There are several local bakeries that we support for special sweets and pastries and knowing they are able to feed their families because of the support from our community brings me much joy.

If I do make something sweet at home it's usually kheer...kheer is my favorite food...kheer and ladoos (but we only eat ladoos and katli for holidays)... @cybertimetravelrunaway knows that when in doubt I'll usually be game for a nice bowl of fresh kheer...I eat it for all meals...and he likes to make cookies with love, so I don't mind. :)

<3 Rukmini

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