Barliva Kesar bowl with pistachio, for festive mornings
By the Takmeeli team ·
Quick answer
Cook 2–3 tablespoons of Barliva Kesar with 1 cup of milk for 3–5 minutes, stirring all the time, then top with chopped pistachios and a few saffron strands. It has no added sugar; add honey on top only if you want it sweeter.
Recipe card
- Serves
- 1
- Prep
- 2 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 7 min
Ingredients
- 2–3 tablespoons Barliva Kesar
- 1 cup milk (or water)
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
- 3–4 saffron strands soaked in 1 teaspoon warm milk (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey, to serve (optional)
Method
- Take the Barliva in a small pan.
- Add the milk and stir well so no lumps form.
- Cook on a low to medium flame for 3–5 minutes, stirring all the time.
- Take it off the heat once it turns smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a bowl and top with pistachios and the soaked saffron.
- Add a little honey on top if you like it sweeter, and serve warm.
Tips
- For guests, serve in small katoris and garnish just before serving.
- A few rose petals on top make it look festive.
- Cook one batch for four: 10 tablespoons and 4 cups of milk, with one or two extra minutes.
Questions people ask
Does Barliva Kesar have added sugar?
No. Barliva has no added sugar; the sweetness comes from dry dates.
Can I serve it cold?
It is best warm. Once cold it sets thicker; stir in a little warm milk to loosen it.
Does Barliva contain nuts or milk?
Barliva contains almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and gluten from barley. It contains no milk or milk powder; you add milk, or water, while cooking.
Made with Barliva Kesar (Saffron) Flavour
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