THE PUDDING STEP

THE PUDDING STEP

 

Kheer i.e. pudding is a sweet South Asian dish made by boiling rice with milk, sugar, spices, and sometimes nuts and other ingredients until it thickens to the consistency of gruel.

 

We make kheer at home during festive occasions. Most times with jaggery and sometimes with sugar. To make rice kheer, many people prefer basmati rice since it makes the dish very flavorful. The rich, creamy and delicious taste comes from simmering the milk on a low heat for some time.

Another most popular dessert by the name of Kheer is called as *Kheer Kadam*.

Kheer Kadam is a very popular sweet of India, which originated in the eastern province of Bengal. The details about the origin of the name of this sweet are not known, but it is believed that some superficial resemblance with a type of flower named – Kadam, is responsible for its name.

 

Kheer Kadam is a traditional Bengali recipe, made with the enticing combination of khoya, milk, red edible colour, green cardamom powder and sugar. This delightful dessert  will be an instant hit among your guests. The addition of saffron elevates the flavours of this delectable dish and brings a wave of sweet flavours in your mouth.

 

The ingredients hereby used in this dessert have no such bad impact on our bodies in any manner. Rather, all the ingredients hold one or the other health benefits with itself. Like,

 

1. Milk is a nutrient-rich beverage that may benefit your health in several ways. It's packed with important nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins, potassium and vitamin D. Plus, it's an excellent source of protein.

 

2. Like any other dairy product, khoya is very good for strengthening the bones and teeth as it is rich in calcium. Presence of riboflavin makes khoya an essential source of Vitamin B. Therefore it is good for a healthy immune system, energy production and maintenance of healthy hair and skin. Consumption of khoya blesses our body in multiple ways.  It contains vitamin D, vitamin B, vitamin K, healthy carbohydrates, phosphorous and many other nutrients that help to stay healthy and are beneficial for our body.

 

3. Cardamom is a spice that people have used for centuries both in cooking and as a medicine. Originally a common ingredient in Middle Eastern and Arabic foods, cardamom has also gained popularity in the west.

 

Cardamom comes from the seeds of several different plants that belong to the same family as ginger. It has a distinctive flavor that complements both sweet and savory dishes. People may use cardamom seeds and pods in curries, desserts, and meat dishes, as well as in beverages, such as coffee and chai tea.

 

People may also take cardamom as a supplement for its health benefits. Cardamom contains phytochemicals that have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

 

With all the health benefits, Kheer Kadam is a promising dessert that never leaves it's consumer disappointed.

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