 Khirå sāgårå | |
| Alternative names | Kheersagar |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Odisha |
| Associatedcuisine | Indian |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature or chilled |
| Main ingredients | Milk,sugar,chhena,saffron,cardamom |
Khīrå sāgårå (Odia:କ୍ଷୀର ସାଗର) is anOdia sweet dish that literally translates toocean of milk in Odia language.[1] The sweet has depiction inHindu scriptures aboutLakshmi servingVishnu and Madhusudana with it.[1][2]
Khīrå sāgårå consists of marble-sized balls ofchhena cheese soaked in sweetened, condensed milk. Saffron and cardamoms are the typical seasonings that are added to this dish. Khirå sagårå is typically served either at room temperature or slightly chilled.
However, the milk base in khirå sāgårå is thicker, acquiring the consistency ofrabri.
