Chaler Payesh is the Bengali version of North Indian kheer. It can be made using various ingredients but Chaler Payesh (Rice Kheer) is the most popular variation.
When we say only payesh, it is understood that we are talking about the rice payesh and not any of the other versions.
Chaler payesh is a must-make dessert in Bengali households for special occasions like birthday parties, auspicious occasions, weddings, anniversary celebrations, announcements of some important results, etc, and festivals like Durga Puja, Diwali, Holi, etc.
This traditional melt-in-your-mouth rice pudding has a buttery taste and a pleasing aroma from the use of Gobindobhog rice, a variety of short-grain rice popular in West Bengal.
This payesh recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free and can be easily scaled as per your requirements.
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