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Kharna Prasad: Does the milk curdle when making jaggery kheer? Just avoid this one mistake.
The second day of Chhath Puja is known as 'Kharna'. On the evening of this day, *kheer* (pudding) made with jaggery, along with *roti* (flatbread) smeared with *ghee*, is offered to Chhathi Maiya as *prasad*. After consuming this *prasad*, those observing the fast begin a 36-hour *nirjala* (waterless) fast.
Preparing jaggery *kheer* is quite simple. However, many people make a small mistake while preparing it, which causes the milk to curdle. Let’s learn the correct way to make jaggery *kheer*.
Jaggery Kheer Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins
Course: Desserts
Calories:
Servings: For 2 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients for making jaggery *kheer*:
New (freshly harvested) rice – 1/2 cup
Milk – 1 litre
Jaggery – 3/4 cup to 1 cup
Water – 1/2 cup
Dry fruits – Almonds, cashews, and raisins
Cardamom powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Method for making jaggery *kheer*:
First, wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 15 to 20 minutes. Afterward, drain the water.
Next, pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed pot and place it on medium heat to boil. Once the milk comes to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer until it thickens slightly.
Add the soaked rice to the simmering milk. Stir the milk continuously after adding the rice to ensure it does not stick to the bottom of the pot.
Cook on low heat until the rice is completely soft and the milk has become creamy and thick.
While the rice is cooking, melt the jaggery with half a cup of water in a separate pan over low heat. Once the jaggery has dissolved, turn off the heat and let it cool completely.
The most important point to remember when making *gur ki kheer* (jaggery rice pudding) is never to add jaggery to hot milk, as it may cause the milk to curdle.
Therefore, once the *kheer* is cooked, turn off the heat and allow it to cool down slightly.
Now, strain the prepared jaggery water and gradually stir it into the *kheer*, mixing continuously with a ladle. Finally, add ground cardamom powder and chopped dry fruits of your choice.
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