Boondi Kheer is made from Boondi and milk. Its delicious in taste and make one want for more of it. Boondi Kheer is famous in Orissa. The people of orissa prepare then on festive times.


Ingredients:
For Boondi:
Chenna - 2 cup
Cornflour - 1 cup
Baking powder - 1 tsp
Milk - ½ litre,
approxoil to deep fry -2 cups.

For Kheeri:
Milk- 2 litre
Sugar - 1 cup
Cardamom powder - ½ tsp.


Method:

To Make Chenna:

1. Boil 2 liters of cow's milk. Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
2. (The temperature of the milk should be around 80degrees C).
3. Add 2 tbsp of synthetic white vinegar or ¼ tsp citric acid crystals dissolved in ½ cup of hot water.
4. Stir the milk gently and keep covered till it separates into cheese and clear whey.
5. Strain the cheese into a colander, lined with thin muslin.
6. Pour 3-4 cups of cold water over it.
7. Press the cheese with the back of a wooden spoon to drain away all the liquid.

For Boondi:

1. Knead chhenna till smooth.
2. Add corn flour mixed with baking powder.
3. Add milk little at a time mixing well, to get a batter of stiff dropping consistency.
4. Heat oil in a kadai (moderately hot).
5. Hold a perforated ladle above the oil and pour some batter on it.
6. It will drop in tiny drops, into the oil.
7. Fry till they puff and become crisp.
8. Drain on kitchen paper. Use all the batter thus.

For Kheeri:

1. Boil the milk and simmer till it is reduced to 1 litre.
2. Add sugar and stir till dissolved.
3. Add cardamom powder. Add boondis.
4. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Making Time: 30 minutes.
Serves: 6 persons.
Shelflife: 1 day.


Note:The boondis in this kheer are made with Chenna (soft cottage cheese) and corn flour.


Click here to know more about Oriya cuisines and Food Recipes- Introduction to Orissa Cuisines And Recipes.

Click here to know more about of Indian Sweets and Desserts- An Introduction To Indian Sweets And Desserts.