Wednesday 23 March 2016

KHOYA BADAM KHEER




I really wished to say Happy Holi / Subho Dol Purnima to everyone on a sweeter note. With a series of sweet on making for the past few days, the refrigerator is full of it and the poor lady's sugar level  is rising higher. For the past few days I was thinking what to prepare for the D-Day that will be essentially Indian and also be loved by my Ladoo Gopal. Those who have interest in Hindu Mythology, know by now that Ladoo Gopal loves malai, kheer kind of stuffs. While I am writing this piece, I was  looking at few years back and smiling. My junior when younger was very much jealous or unhappy with mumma's undue attention towards Ladoo Gopal. When we were not around, he used to throw away his flute. We had to replace it for a couple of times. Many a old memories keep visiting on such special occasions ..... how my junior used to go out with his paternal grandparents to play Holi, how my friends of my present abode in Kolkata pestered me to come down quickly to enjoy with Bhang, Pooris and Jalebi. Going back even further, my little brother played too much of Holi... from morning till afternoon. We had to really work hard to take them off from his skin. His sister would watch him play from the terrace of the rented house they lived.

I was a bit tired yesterday and finally decided to prepare a dessert that will be easy, yet yum. I thought this KHOYA BADAM KHEER will be perfect for the occasion. Khoya Badam Kheer is a mixed nut and milk dessert. At times I find it very difficult to do proper translation of a dish. So, I try to explain the recipe as clearly as possible. Let us prepare this easy to make KHOYA BADAM KHEER together this Holi.



INGREDIENTS :
Milk : 1lt
Khoya[solidified milk] : 100gm
Almond : 6-8
Cashew Nut : 10
Pistachio : 6-8
Raisin : 8-10
Green Cardamom Powder : 1/2tsp
Fennel Powder : 4-5 pinches[optional]
Sugar : 1/2small cup + 1tbsp
Condensed Milk : 100 ml

METHOD :
Lightly roast the almonds, cashews and pistachios and transfer to a grinder. Add raisin, fennel powder, green cardamom powder and 1tbsp sugar too to it. Grind to a coarse powder.

Break the khoya[solidified milk] and crumble it with your palm.

Pour the milk in a heavy bottomed vessel. Put for boil. Keep stirring. After 10 minutes, add the sugar and condensed milk.

As the milk gets thicker, say after 5-8 minutes, add the coarsely  ground nuts. Let boil for 2-3 minutes.

At this stage, add the crumbled khoya, stir well and boil for another 2-3 minutes.

Transfer to a serving bowl, bring to room temperature. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Please note, the reason why I use both sugar and condensed milk in a sweet dish is that given my taste bud, i felt sugar not only adds sweetness but enhances the taste of a sweet dish. Condensed milk  alone cannot do that. It is my view off course.





16 comments :

  1. I can't help but giggle after reading about level of sugar rising. I am definitely not into sweet stuff and Holi here is not really significant. This is another lovely sweet for more sugar rush and Happy Holi to you Soma.

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    1. Thank you Navaneetham... too much of sweets doing the rounds , needs to be put on check really...

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  2. Happy Holi soma....kheer is tempting me...lovely garnish with rose petals

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    1. Subho Dol Purnima and Happy Holi Amrita... to you n family... Thank you

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  3. Awesome recipe Soma for a kheer and nut lover like me. The other day I was checking your sweet potato malpua recipe and I would love to try them gluten free.

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    1. Thank You Balvinder... I found it hassle free .... hi do try sweets with sweet potato... awesome....lighter in texture....

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  4. Thank you for sharing your yummy recipes with us.Will definitely try them one by one.Happy Holi to you and your family

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  5. Soma,
    You've converted the most time consuming recipe to super quick and super delicious recipe by adding Khoya and Condensed milk. . This looks absolutely delicious! Such a beautiful share..

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    1. Thanks so much Deepa... do not have so much of patience these days....

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  6. Wow! Love how festive and delish this kheer looks. Lovely share, Soma!

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