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A creamy, luscious rice pudding from Assam, made with special sticky 'Bora Saul' rice. This traditional dessert is slow-cooked in milk and sweetened just right, a true comfort food for any occasion.
Prepare the Rice
Sauté Aromatics and Rice
Slow-Cook the Payokh
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A creamy, luscious rice pudding from Assam, made with special sticky 'Bora Saul' rice. This traditional dessert is slow-cooked in milk and sweetened just right, a true comfort food for any occasion.
This indian recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 724.26 calories per serving with 24.28g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dessert.
Sweeten and Finish
Garnish and Serve
Replace white sugar with jaggery (gur) for a more traditional, earthy sweetness. Add the grated jaggery after turning off the heat to prevent the milk from curdling.
Add a few strands of saffron (kesar) soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm milk during the last 10 minutes of cooking for a beautiful color and royal aroma.
Incorporate other nuts like pistachios or add some raisins or chopped dates along with the sugar for extra texture and natural sweetness.
Add a pinch of edible camphor (pacha karpooram) at the very end for a traditional temple-style flavor, but use it sparingly as it is very potent.
The carbohydrates from the rice and sugar provide a quick and substantial source of energy, making this a satisfying dessert that replenishes energy stores.
Prepared with a large quantity of milk, this payokh is a good source of calcium, which is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
The warm, creamy texture and sweet taste of this traditional dessert can have a comforting and soothing effect, helping to reduce stress and improve mood.
Bora Saul is a special variety of glutinous or sticky rice cultivated in Assam, India. Its high starch content gives the payokh (kheer) its characteristically thick, creamy, and sticky texture.
Yes, if you cannot find Bora Saul, you can substitute it with other short-grain glutinous rice varieties like Japanese sushi rice or Thai sticky rice. Arborio rice can also work in a pinch, though the texture will be slightly different.
Bora Saulor Payokh is a traditional dessert and is rich in carbohydrates and fats, making it a high-energy food. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, especially due to its sugar content. It does provide calcium from the milk.
One serving (approximately 1 cup or 265g) of Bora Saulor Payokh contains around 450-500 calories, depending on the exact amount of sugar and fat content of the milk used.
This payokh naturally thickens a lot as it cools due to the sticky nature of Bora Saul rice. If it's too thick for your liking, simply stir in a little warm milk until you reach the desired consistency.
You can store leftover payokh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. It can be enjoyed chilled or gently reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.