Benami Kheer: Why Did The Chefs Of Awadh Refuse To Name This Unique Dessert? (Recipe Inside)
Benami kheer is one such legendary dessert from Awadhi kitchens, which was not given a name, because the chefs didn't want to reveal the secret ingredient in the kheer.
Benami Kheer or Lehsun ki Kheer Recipe:
Ingredients:
Garlic peeled- 100 Gram
Alum powdered - 15 gm
Milk- 1500 ML
Cardamom powder- 2 gm
Sugar-200 Gram
Pistachios 20 gm
Almonds 20 gm
Rose water 10 ml
Optional: Saffron few strands
Benami Kheer or Lehsun ki Kheer Recipe:
Method:
1.Slice garlic cloves and soak them in water for about an hour.
2.In 600 ml water add 1/3rd of alum and boil sliced garlic cloves for approx. 10 min.
3.Strain and refresh in running water and repeat this step two more time.
4.Soak these cloves in plain water for 5 mins, very lightly scrub and then strain and wash it again in running water.
5.Heat milk and reduce to half
6.Add blanched garlic, sugar, cardamom powder and rose water (can add saffron)Chill and serve with slivers of almond and pistachios.
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