Kheer (Bengali sweets)

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Kheer

Bengali Kheer flavoured with Palmyra fruit
Alternative names	Meowa, Kheersha
Course	Dessert
Place of origin	Bengal
Region or state	West Bengal
Associated cuisine	Bengal
Serving temperature	Room Temperature
Main ingredients	Cow's milk
Similar dishes	Khoa

Kheer or Meoa (Bengali: ক্ষীর) is a sweet from the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent.^[1] It is not only a sweet by itself, but it is also used as the main ingredient of many other sweets. In North India, Kheer (Payesam) is a type of rice pudding. But in Bengal, in the same spelling and sound, Kheer is a completely different dish. It is very similar to the Khoa but with its own distinct flavor and texture. Kheer, a type of evaporated milk, is primarily made using cow or buffalo milk. The process involves boiling pure milk for an extended period, typically over an hour, to reduce it to one-third of its original volume. This concentrated form of milk is known as Kheer. Sometimes, ingredients like sugar, arrowroot, or Suji (semolina) are added during boiling to enhance sweetness and create a different flavor profile. However, the traditional version of Kheer, without these additions, is known for its authentic and distinct taste.