Narkel Er Payesh (Coconut Kheer / Pudding - Bong style)

 

           Narkel Er Payesh is a very easy and simple Bong style kheer / pudding. This delectable dish is made of fresh grated coconut. Sometimes a small quantity of Gobindo Bhog rice (small variety rice) is added. 

           The consistency of this dessert can be adjusted to your preference. It is a great festive recipe that can be prepared for festivals, special occasions or any small gatherings. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this regional dessert. 

           

           It is an old recipe that you usually get to see our mothers and grandmothers cooking. I personally am on the lookout for such rare recipes and waste no time in trying it out. 

           So next time you think of preparing any out of the box sweet dish, then try this delectable homemade dessert and impress your loved ones and trust me, it tastes absolutely delicious.

          

• 500 ml. full cream milk, boiled
• 1 cup fresh grated coconut
• 1 tsp. ghee
• 10 cashew nuts 
• 10 almonds
• 15 pistachios
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• pinch of saffron 

          Heat ghee in a pan and sauté the dry fruits till light brown. (keep a tbsp. of it for garnishing).

          Add the boiled milk and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Then add the coconut and simmer further for 8-10 minutes.

          Now add the sugar, cardamom powder and saffron. Continue to simmer till it thickens to a desired consistency.

          Keep aside to cool down and then refrigerate till serving time. Garnish with the remaining dry fruits and enjoy it chilled 

                       Heat ghee & sauté the dry fruits till light brown. (keep a tbsp. 

                     of it for garnishing).

                                  Add the boiled milk & simmer for 4-5 minutes. 

                          Then add the coconut & simmer further for 8-10 minutes.

                                  Now add the sugar, 

                           cardamom powder & saffron. Continue to simmer till it 

                        thickens to a desired consistency.

                          Keep aside to cool down & then refrigerate till serving time. 

                        Garnish with the remaining dry fruits and enjoy it chilled.