Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups cow's colostrum milk
- 1 cup full-fat milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp saffron strands
Special equipment needed:
- Pressure cooker
- Blender
- Muslin cloth
Step-by-step instructions:
a. In a pressure cooker, mix together cow's colostrum milk and full-fat milk.
b. Add sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron strands. Mix well.
c. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on high heat for 2 whistles.
d. Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
e. Open the lid and let the mixture cool down to room temperature.
f. Once cooled, blend the mixture in a blender until smooth.
g. Strain the mixture through a muslin cloth to remove any lumps.
h. Pour the mixture into a greased dish and sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
i. Cover the dish with foil and steam for 30-40 minutes in a steamer or idli cooker.
j. Once done, let it cool down to room temperature.
k. Cut into desired shapes and serve.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
5. Temperature:
High heat for 2 whistles in a pressure cooker, and steaming temperature for 30-40 minutes.
Serving size:
4-5 people
Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 8g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Cow's colostrum milk can be substituted with buffalo's colostrum milk or goat's colostrum milk.
- Full-fat milk can be substituted with skimmed milk, but the texture and taste will be different.
- Sugar can be substituted with jaggery or honey.
Variations:
- Instead of nuts, you can use grated coconut or raisins.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg powder for extra flavor.
- You can add a few drops of rose water for a floral aroma.
Tips and tricks:
- Use fresh milk for best results.
- Do not overcook the mixture, as it can curdle.
- Use a greased dish to prevent sticking.
- Use a steamer or idli cooker for even cooking.
Storage instructions:
- Kharvas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Store in an airtight container to prevent drying out.
Reheating instructions:
- Kharvas can be reheated in a steamer or microwave.
- Steam for 5-10 minutes or microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve on a plate with a sprinkle of chopped nuts and saffron strands.
Garnishes:
- Chopped nuts
- Saffron strands
- Grated coconut
Pairings:
- Kharvas goes well with hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- None, as kharvas is a dessert.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture curdles, strain it through a muslin cloth to remove any lumps.
Food safety advice:
- Use fresh milk and cook the mixture properly to prevent any bacterial growth.
Food history:
- Kharvas is a traditional Indian dessert made from cow's colostrum milk.
Flavor profiles:
- Kharvas has a creamy and sweet taste, with a hint of cardamom and saffron.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve kharvas as a dessert after a meal.
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