Nolen gur payesh is a very popular seasonal Bengali dessert. Nolen gur is freshly available during the winter months only, it’s healthy for the calorie conscious too.
Serves – 3-4 persons
Ingredients for Gurer Payesh Recipe
- Date jaggery (Molasses)/Khejur-er/ Nolen gur – 100 gms
- Govinda bhog/ Jeera Samba rice – 1 cup
- Milk – 1½ litres
Procedure for preparing Gurer Payesh Recipe
Boil the milk in a kadhai/vessel and add the rice to it.
Let the rice cook in the milk on low flame.
Once the rice is cooked add the jaggery (use more or less as per taste) and mix well till the jaggery melts.
Once the the consistency is thick and right your payesh is ready to be served.
Note : You can use a little sugar and reduce the amount of jaggery if you like. You can also use cashews and raisins if you wish. I generally make it without nuts and raisins.