Paneer Kheer
Recipe Details:
Ingredients
Per Serving
- Skim cow’s milk: ½ cup
- Grated skim paneer (cottage cheese): ¼ cup
- Sugar substitute (stevia leaves): ¼ tsp
- Cardamom powder: a pinch
- Saffron: few strands
Note: 1 cup = 200 ml, ½ cup = 100 ml, 1 tsp = 5 gm, 1 tbsp = 15 gm
*tsp = teaspoon, tbsp = tablespoon
Method
- Heat milk in a wide non-stick pan and cook on medium flame for 5–6 minutes or until it comes to a gentle boil. Let it cool.
- Once cooled, add stevia and cardamom powder; mix well.
- Add grated paneer and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve chilled, garnished with saffron strands.
Benefits
This kheer is high in protein and contains no added sugar.
• It is a lighter alternative to traditional rice-based kheer and can be a suitable dessert option for people with diabetes who are mindful of sugar and carbohydrate intake.
Nutritional Value per serving
| Calories (kcal) | Carbohydrates (g) | Proteins (g) | Fats (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209.80 | 6.95 | 13.00 | 14.50 |
Reference:
- Clinical Dietetics Manual; Indian Dietetic Association. 2nd ed. Seth V and Desai N. Elite Publishing House; 2018.
- Longvah.T and Ananthan.R. 2017. Indian food Composition Table. 1st ed. National Institute of Nutrition.
- Fatsecret India. Food Database and Calorie Counter. Accessed 20th Jan 2023. Available at https://www.fatsecret.co.in/calories-nutrition/
- US Department of Agriculture. Food Data Search Results, Fish Salmon Atlantic farmed Cooked Dry Heat. Accessed 21st Feb 2023. Available at https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients
Disclaimer:
The information provided is for health awareness only and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before making any changes to your lifestyle or treatment regime.*Images used are for representation purpose only.