The Saga of Kheer
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Food & Cuisines
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Kheer, khir, payesh, fenni, or payasam is a pudding or porridge (specifically rice pudding) popular in the Indian subcontinent, usually made by boiling milk, sugar or jaggery, and rice. It can be additionally flavoured with dried fruits, nuts, cardamom and saffron.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
Instead of rice, it may contain cracked wheat, vermicelli (sevai), sago, or tapioca (sabudana).
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
It can be additionally flavoured with dried fruits, nuts, cardamom and saffron.
