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Kharvas

Kharvas

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Kharvas is a majestic and profoundly rare Maharashtrian heritage sweet, uniquely celebrated for being made from the colostrum milk of a cow or buffalo. This recipe features specifically prepared batches of first-day milk steamed with jaggery, cardamom, and nutmeg to achieve a professional-grade firm-pudding consistency. Known for its sophisticated pale-yellow appearance and status as a world-famous mandatory health delicacy in traditional high-end Indian luxury household sessions, it represents the soulful heart of modern 'Farm-to-Table' innovations. The taste is intensely rich and buttery-sweet, with the nutmeg providing a unique professional-grade warm-aromatic lift. Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. A mandatory choice for the refined regional health seekers.

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

2 cups Colostrum milk (Chikacha doodh)
1 cup Whole milk (Regular)
1 cup Jaggery, grated
1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
1/4 tsp Nutmeg powder
Saffron strands for garnish
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using a 2:1 ratio of colostrum to regular milk is mandatory for achieving the most professional-grade authentic firm-yet-soft texture.
  • Ensuring the jaggery is strained provides the absolute secret to achieving superior professional-grade clean appearance.
  • The addition of a little ginger powder (Sunth) provides the essential professional-grade digestive lift.
  • Always steam until a toothpick inserted comes out clean specifically to ensure the signature professional-grade set consistency is achieved.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 piece (100g))

Calories

180 kcal

Protein

8g

Fat

10g

Carbs

16g

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