Chhena Kheer Payesh Dessert Recipe | Bengali Traditional Channar Payesh Recipe | Chhena Dessert

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while whole milk is often cheaper.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color with health benefits at a lower cost.

chhena

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta mimics texture while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

Boil 1 litre of milk in a heavy-bottomed pan, stirring occasionally.

Add 2 tablespoons of water and 2 tablespoons of vinegar to curdle the milk.

Mix well until the milk curdles, then strain the water and wash the chenna with water.

Knead the chenna for 2-3 minutes, adding 1 tablespoon of water if needed.

In the same pan, boil 1 cup of milk and add ¼ cup of milk powder, mixing well.

Cook for 3-5 minutes, then add 1 tablespoon of raisins and 1 tablespoon of pistachio.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of sugar and add the chenna/paneer, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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