Chaler Payesh ( Bengali Rice Pudding) -Recipe by Foodie's Hut #0160

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color without the high cost of saffron.

Wash the rice thoroughly under running water for 3 to 4 times and then drain the rice

Heat ghee in a preheated Karai

Add rice and stir for a few seconds

Add raisins and fry for a couple of seconds, then remove from the ghee

Add milk to the same pot and stir, letting it come to a boil over high heat

Once the milk starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes

Add rice to the milk, stir, and increase the heat to high to bring it to a boil

Reduce the heat to low and let the rice and milk simmer gently until the rice is tender and the milk is reduced

Add sugar and stir, then increase the heat to high again

Once the mixture starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for a couple of minutes

Add fried cashews and raisins and let it simmer until the pudding reaches a luxurious rich texture

Sprinkle cardamom powder and cover with a lid to deepen the flavor

Remove from heat and serve when cool

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens