Kharvas

Creamy, fragrant and wonderfully delicate

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 40 min
Serving Size 4
Recipe Type Steam Oven

Kharvas is a delicate steamed milk dessert cherished for its silky texture and gentle sweetness. This simple preparation blends milk, yogurt, and condensed milk into a smooth mixture, delicately scented with saffron and cardamom. Steamed slowly until just set, it develops a soft, custard-like consistency that melts effortlessly on the palate. Chilled before serving and garnished with chopped nuts, every spoonful offers a harmonious balance of creamy richness and fragrant spice. Light yet indulgent, Kharvas is a timeless dessert that brings comfort and elegance to any occasion.

Ingredients

400g sweetened condensed milk
400g thick yogurt
400ml full fat milk
A few strands saffron
1-2 tsp Cardamom powder
A few pistachios & almonds for garnish
Ghee for greasing

Method

In a large bowl whisk together condensed milk. Yogurt, and milk, Ensure there are no lumps.
Add half saffron, half cardamom powder and mix well.
Grease a steaming vessel or small individual bowls with ghee. Pour the prepared milk mixture into the greased bowls or vessel. Garnish with rest of saffron and cardamom.
Place the bowl or vessel on the glass tray at low rack position. Select steam function, then S1 mode and set time for 40-45 minutes (the exact time may vary depending on the thickness of the mixture and the size of the bowls).
Check for the doneness by inserting a tooth pick or knife into centre of the kharwas. It should come out clean.
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it cool completely to room temperature.
Chill the kharwas for 2 – 3 hours before serving.
Run a knife around the edge to loosen the kharvas, Invert the bowl onto a serving dish to unmold.
Garnish with chopped nuts and serve chilled.

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