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Komolar Kheer
Orange Kheer from Assamese Vaishnav Cuisine
Origin: Assam
Introduction
Komolar Kheer is a unique dessert made using milk and orange pulp, often served as naivedya in Assamese homes during winter festivals.
- Milk Base
Ingredients:
- 1 liter full-fat milk
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions:
- Boil and reduce milk to half. Add sugar and cool slightly.
- Adding Orange
Ingredients:
- 1 cup deseeded orange segments (without juice)
Instructions:
- Once milk is lukewarm, gently fold in orange pieces. Do not boil after this.
Pro Tips
- Never add orange when milk is hot—it will curdle.
- Use sweet, seedless oranges.
Serving Suggestions
- Chill before serving in terracotta bowls.
Fun Fact
This kheer is only made in winter when citrus is in season and is also popular during Bhogali Bihu.