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Ajnavi Sandesh

Steamed kheer, perfumed with saffron, a Bengali dessert.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 45 min · Cook 35 min · 80 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Bring milk to a boil. Add little yoghurt. Let the milk curdle. Take off fire. Keep aside. Place this in a thick muslin cloth and hang till whey drains off.

  2. 2

    Blend all ingredients. Pour into a container. Cover with foil. Steam in a pressure cooker for 15 minutes.

    15 min
  3. 3

    Take out. Mould into desired shapes. Serve decorated with silver paper.

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