Kheer (Sanskrit: Payasam, Oriya: Kheeri) is a traditional dish in the Indian subcontinent, a rice pudding typically made by boiling rice with milk and sugar. It is often flavored with cardamoms and pistachios. The Sanskrit language ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Rice pudding being served during the traditional Scandinavian Christmas meal, in Denmark Rice pudding (Arroz Doce) in a typical Christmas meal, in Portugal Pulut hitam served in a Malaysian restaurant Rice pudding is a dessert enjoyed by people of different cultures all over the world, originating in Japan. ... For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... A glass of cows milk. ... This article is about sugar as food and as an important and widely traded commodity. ... This article is about the herbs. ... Binomial name L. The pistachio (Pistacia vera L., Anacardiaceae; sometimes placed in Pistaciaceae) is a small tree up to 10 m tall, native to mountainous regions of Iran, Turkmenistan and western Afghanistan. ...

Origin

Term Payasam is a Sanskrit word stands for Nector and is derived from "Peeyusham" which is also called " Amrutham". Kheer is also from Sanskrit word "Ksheer" which means Milk. Payasam (Hindi: kheer,Sanskrit:ksheer) is a traditional Indian dish, a rice pudding typically made by boiling rice with milk and sugar. ... Sanskrit ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... Sanskrit ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... A glass of cows milk. ...

It is an essential dish in many Hindu and Muslim feasts and celebrations in South Asia. While the dish is traditionally made with rice, it can also be made with other ingredients such as vermicelli (semiya). The recipe for the popular English rice pudding was, in fact, derived from kheer when Britain had occupied India.^{[citation needed]} Ultimately, kheer can be traced back to an ancient dish from Puri. Map of South Asia (see note on Kashmir). ... Vermicelli (Italian: ver-mih-CHEL-lee, lit. ... Rice pudding being served during the traditional Scandinavian Christmas meal, in Denmark Rice pudding (Arroz Doce) in a typical Christmas meal, in Portugal Pulut hitam served in a Malaysian restaurant Rice pudding is a dessert enjoyed by people of different cultures all over the world, originating in Japan. ... Puri can mean: Puri, a city in the Indian state of Orissa, which is famous for the Jagannath temple and the serene beaches located there . ...

North Indian version

The north Indian version of rice kheer most likely originated in the temple city of Puri, in Orissa about two thousand years ago. It is cooked to this day within the Jagannath temple precincts there. Every single day, hundreds of temple cooks work around 752 hearths in what is supposed to be the world's largest kitchen (over 2500 sq. ft) to cook over 100 different dishes, including kheer, enough to feed at least 10,000 people. Puri can mean: Puri, a city in the Indian state of Orissa, which is famous for the Jagannath temple and the serene beaches located there . ... , Orissa   (Oriya: ଓଡ଼ିଶା), is a state situated on the east coast of India. ... Jagannath(far right) with his brother Balarama(far left) and sister Subadra (center) in Radhadesh, Belgium Jagannath is a Sanskrit term used to describe a deity form of Krishna. ...

Traditionally the Oriya version of kheer is sprinkled with fried cashews and raisins and served in most festive occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, and religious festivals. Although white sugar is most commonly used, adding gur (molasses) made of dates as the sweetener is an interesting variation that is also relished in Orissa. Binomial name L. The Cashew (Anacardium occidentale; syn. ... Raisins Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ...

In Nepal, on the fourth month of the solar calendar, it is a tradition to eat Kheer. The dish is also consumed at Muslim weddings and prepared on the feasts of Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha. Eid ul-Fitr or Id-Ul-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fiṭr), often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. ... Eid al-Adha (Arabic: عيد الأضحى ‘Īd al-’Aḍḥā) is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide as a commemoration of Ibrahims (Abrahams) willingness to sacrifice his son Ismael for Allah, but a voice from heaven allows Ibrahim to sacrifice a goat instead. ...

A similar dessert, variously called firni, phirni or phirnee, is eaten in North India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Today, restaurants offer firni in a wide range of flavours including mango, fig, custard apple, etc.

The famous Jagannath temple in Puri, Orissa: Home of the kheer. The dish has been cooked here every single day for the last one millennium

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South Indian version

The south Indian version, payasam (IPA: [paːjasam], Kannada: Payasa) is an integral part of traditional South Indian culture. In payasam, coconut milk is routinely used instead of milk. IPA may refer to: The International Phonetic Alphabet or India Pale Ale ... Kannada - aptly described as sirigannada (known to few as Kanarese) is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people. ... The geographical south of India includes all Indian territory below the 20th parallel. ...

The Hyderabadi version is called as Gil e firdaus, and is quite popular. Hyderabadi Cuisine, a princely legacy, to an extent, is a blend of Mughlai cuisine and Persian cuisines. ... Gil e firdaus is a thick Kheer made of milk and seviyan. ...

Payasam is served as an offering to the gods in south Indian Hindu temples during rituals and ceremonies. In the southern Indian state of Kerala, people have a particular affinity towards this dish. The payasams served in the temples of Guruvayoor and Ambalappuzha are renowned all over the region. The dish is also a must-have in all wedding feasts. Sometimes, the payasam is mixed with banana, sweet boondi or papadum before eating. , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Guruvayoor Temple Entrance Guruvayoor is a small town in the Trissur district of Kerala, south India. ... Ambalappuzha is a small town in Aalappuzha district of Kerala state, south India . ... Boondi or Boondhi, is a South Indian snack. ... Papad (also papadam, poppadom, papadum, and appalam) is an Indian and Sri Lankan flatbread. ...

See also

• Ambalappuzha for the mythological legend associated with payasam.

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External links

• Kheer Recipe
• Payasam Recipes
• Recipe: Kheer
• The World's Oldest Rice Pudding (recipe)
• Video Recipe by ifood.tv

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