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Chhanar Payesh

Chhanar Payesh

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Chhanar Payesh is a majestic, delicate, and profoundly aromatic traditional Bengali sweet made from cottage cheese pearls, uniquely celebrated for its creamy texture and intense milky profile. This recipe features specifically prepared tiny hand-rolled chenna balls simmered in reduced, sweetened milk flavored with cardamom and saffron. Known for its sophisticated flavor layers and status as a premier festive dessert in traditional East Indian dining, it represents the soulful heart of heritage vegetarian confectionery. The taste is intensely sweet and velvety, with the chopped nuts Providing a unique professional-grade crunchy lift. Best enjoyed chilled. A Mandatory centerpiece for the grand Durga Puja feasts.

Chhanar Payesh Recipe
Bengali Cottage Cheese Pudding
Traditional Paneer Kheer
Authentic Chhena Payesh
Rich Bengali Milk Dessert
Creamy Chhena Pudding
Festive Bengali Sweet
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Servings8 People
DifficultyHard
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Ingredients

1 liter Full-cream Milk
1/2 cup Fresh Chenna
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
A few Saffron strands
1 tbsp Almonds and Pistachios, slivered
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using high-fat buffalo milk provides the most thick and creamy base.
  • Ensuring the chenna pearls are small and uniform provides the absolute secret to a superior mouthfeel.
  • The addition of a little condensed milk provides the essential rich sweetness and depth.
  • Always serve chilled to ensure the signature refreshing milk-solid experience.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 bowl (150g))

Calories

280 kcal

Protein

9g

Fat

14g

Carbs

30g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.