Paneer Kheer | Paneer Payasam
Paneer Kheer is yummy, rich dessert made by simmering crumbled paneer with thickened milk with flavours & nuts. Paneer Kheer also called Paneer Payasam is apt for any festivals or to make occasions special. Paneer Kheer Recipe is featured in this post withstep by step pictures & video.
Servings4 people
Ingredients
- 1 litre milk 4 cups
- 200 gms paneer
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 10 strands saffron
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoon mixed nuts chopped (I used almonds and pistachios)
Instructions
- To begin with first grate paneer and set aside. I used a 200 gms block paneer.
- To a sauce pan add milk.Use only full cream milk.
- Boil milk and simmer.
- Simmer until it reduces to almost half.
- Now add sugar.
- Add saffron strands.
- Mix it well, Again simmer for few more mins.
- Add grated paneer.
- Mix well cook for 2-3 mins.
- Kheer becomes thick and creamy. It further thickens a bit after cooling.
- Add cardamom powder and nuts.
- Mix well and switch off.
- Serve chilled or warm.
- Paneer payasam or Paneer kheer ready!
Video
Notes
- Use only full fat milk as we need to reduce it to half.
- You can either use cow's milk or packet milk.
- Add sugar only after milk reduces.
- Add nuts of your choice - I used finely chopped almonds and pistachios.
Nutrition Facts
Paneer Kheer | Paneer Payasam
Amount Per Serving (200 ml)
Calories 434
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 64mg21%
Sodium 115mg5%
Potassium 463mg13%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 37g41%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 432IU9%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 565mg57%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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