Paneer Payasam | Easy Paneer Kheer
Learn how to make quick and easy Paneer Payasam recipe with a quick video tutorial and detailed step by step photos. Rich, fragrant and ready in under 20 minutes – this creamy paneer kheer is festive enough for celebrations yet simple enough for any day!
Equipment
- Thick Bottomed Pan
MEASUREMENT
1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml
Ingredients
- 3 cups Milk
- 1 cup Paneer/Cottage Cheese grated
- ¼ cup Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- Large Pinch Saffron
- 2 tablespoon Slivered Pistachios
- 2 tablespoon Slivered Almonds
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed pan, heat 3 cups Milk on medium low flame. As the milk heats, a thin layer forms around the edges. Using the spatula, scrape these milk solids into the center of the pan, stirring gently allowing the milk to slowly reduce and thicken. It should take about 10-12 minutes.
- Add a Large Pinch Saffron strands and then add ¼ teaspoon Cardamom Powder. Mix well, cooking on low flame for 2-3 mins.
- Next add ¼ cup Sugar and continue cooking on low flame until the sugar has melted completely.
- Add 1 cup Paneer/Cottage Cheese and mix it well.
- As the mixture begins to thicken, add 2 tablespoon Slivered Pistachios and 2 tablespoon Slivered Almonds.
- Let the payasam/kheer boil on low flame for 2-3 mins and remove from heat.
- Transfer the payasam/kheer to serving bowl and garnish with slivered pistachios, almonds and saffron strands. Serve immediately while warm or allow to cool and refrigerate to serve chilled.
Video
Notes
- Use good quality fresh, soft paneer for the best texture – if using store-bought. Homemade malai paneer works best, if available.
- Always cook the milk and payasam on low flame – high heat can scorch the milk and burn at the bottom.
- The payasam thickens as it cools, so remove from heat as it begins to come together.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Paneer Payasam | Easy Paneer Kheer
Amount per Serving
Calories
274
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
42
mg
14
%
Sodium
59
mg
3
%
Potassium
270
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
16
g
18
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
222
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
364
mg
36
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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