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Doodh Pak

This rich and aromatic Doodh Pak is a Gujarati style rice pudding, made with basic ingredients such as rice, milk, and sugar. It is the quintessential Gujarati dessert made in almost every Gujarati household and is enjoyed with Poori/Puri. 

This doodh pak recipe is flavoured with cardamom, nutmeg, and nuts and is a delectable dessert to be enjoyed with or at the end of an Indian meal.

Doodh pak served in two metal bowls

Gujarati Doodh Pak (doodhpak) is a sweet dish made by simmering full-fat milk then adding ghee and soaked rice. The rice is completely cooked whilst the milk reaches a evaporated milk consistency and finally sugar is added. The delicious doodh pak is flavoured with nuts (dry fruits). 
 
Just mention Doodh Pak Puri , to any Gujarati,  watch their face and a twinkle in their eyes, they will narrate their love for this a very rich Gujarati dessert made of whole milk and rice not only looking so divine and luxurious but also in taste too.

Dudh Pak is mostly prepared during the festive season in Gujarati households. It can be prepared during Diwali but most commonly during Sheetla Satam (Sitla Satam). 

This delicious and sinful Gujarati dessert is best served with Puri or Bhajiya (pakora)

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doodh pak recipe served in a bowl next to indian flatbread puri

Many of you asked us about the this recipe, A few asked me is it kheer? No, it’s not! How? Kheer and Doodh Paak look similar. The ingredients are the same, but the method and final consistency is a little different.

Difference Between Kheer And Doodh Pak

Kheer is very creamy and thick.

In kheer recipe ratio of milk and rice is e.g. 1-litre milk and 1/4 cup rice

For the method of making kheer, as soon as the milk starts boiling, we add rice and cook until everything until rice is almost mushy.

In kheer recipe, saffron strands can be added.

It is important to note that in doodh pak made in Gujarat is ONLY white in colour. Do not add saffron or other colourings as it will not remain white. 

What is Doodh Pak?

Doodh Paak translates ‘Cooked Milk’.

In Doodh Paak recipe, it is very important that you boil milk first and milk should be concentrated and approximately 60% of the water content has to be evaporated and it should look like cream colour evaporated milk but should not become Rabdi or basundi.

Ratio of milk and rice should be 1 litre milk and 1 tablespoon rice.

In doodh pak, rice is only added after the milk is cooked properly.

Do not add saffron.

It should only be garnished with almonds and pistachio nuts.

Doodh Paak is creamy but not thick but can almost be drunk. 

Gujarati doodh pak recipe served in a bowl and garnished with nuts and rose petals

Doodh Pak Recipe Ingredients

Whole milk or full fat milk 

Sugar

Rice – I used basmati rice

Ghee

Cardamom

Nutmeg

Nuts – I used pistachio and almond slivers. You can optionally add charoli

Can I make Vegan Doodh Paak?

Yes, you can. Use coconut, oat or rice milk. Note that the flavour will change slightly 

Can I use sweetened condensed milk to make Doodh Paak?

Traditional Doodh Paak recipe is made without condensed milk, but can be used in making Rice Kheer.

Top Tips for the best Doodh Paak recipe

To make Doodh Paak always use whole milk or full cream milk, it will be creamier and rich.

Always, use heavy base pan or kadai to make doodh paak, and continually keep stirring to get the best results.

Never leave milk-based recipes unattended, there will be a chance of milk getting burnt or sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Once Doodh Paak is made, cover the pan with a muslin cloth. This will prevent a milk skin forming on the top.

doodh pak puri served together in a plate

 

How to make Doodh Pak

In a small bowl, add soaked rice and ghee, mix and set aside.

Add a splash of water to the pan before adding the milk – this helps reduce the chance of milk burning

Add the milk and simmer on a low flame. Remember to stir continuously to avoid the milk sticking to the bottom of the pan.

milk in the pan to make Gujarati doodh pak recipe
A female showing cooked rice on the spatula for dudhpak

Allow the milk to cook until it becomes thicker then add the rice and ghee.

Keep cooking the milk on low medium heat until the rice is fully cooked and tender and the milk thickens.

Add in the sugar and stir well. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from the heat. Add the spices and nuts.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

gujarati dudhpak recipe garnished with chopped nuts in the pan

Storage

Keep doodh pak stored in the refrigerator where it will remain fresh for up to 2-3 days.

You can also freeze doodh pak – place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. Allow to thaw at room temperature.

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Doodh pak served in two metal bowls

Doodh Pak

Hayley Dhanecha
Doodh Pak – this Gujarati style rice pudding is rich, creamy and delicious. A perfect dessert that is made with basic ingredients, that too is Egg-free and gluten-free!
5 from 2 votes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Desserts, Indian sweet, Sweets
Cuisine Gujarati, Indian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 289 kcal

Equipment

  • Thick bottom/base pan or kadai
  • Big spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 litre whole milk
  • 2 tbsp. basmati rice washed and soaked for 10 minutes
  • 1 tbsp. ghee
  • 200 g sugar
  • ¼ tsp. cardamom powder
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
  • 1 tablespoon almonds chopped
  • rose petals optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix ghee into soaked rice and leave it aside.
  • Take a heavy bottom pan, wash it with cold water.
  • Add a couple of tablespoons of water.
  • Pour milk in the pan and bring it to boil, keep the heat on medium.
  • Continuously keep stirring the milk, keep an eye the milk, it should not stick to the bottom of the pan or do not allow to boil over or spill out, otherwise, the smell of burnt milk will spoil your entire dish.
  • Keep stirring slowly milk for 30-40 minutes.
  • Now add rice and continuous cook the mixture.
  • When you see milk is getting creamier and reduced to almost half, add sugar per your taste.,
  • Keep mixing and cook on a medium flame for another 10-12 minutes until sugar dissolves properly.
  • Add cardamom and nutmeg powder.
  • Sprinkle slivered almonds and Pistachio.
  • Serve hot or chilled.
  • Best served with Poori or Puri.

Video

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Doodh Pak
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
289
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
98
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
403
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
37
g
41
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
418
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
0.03
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
322
mg
32
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutritional information provided is an approximation calculated by an online calculator/plugin. Please consult a professional dietitian for nutritional advice.

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Recipe Rating




jayashree

Tuesday 25th of September 2018

We love these milk based sweets at home. Doodh paak looks so delicious and with puri it's a treat.

Sasmita

Tuesday 25th of September 2018

Looks so so delicious:) Much creamy and amazing clicks as always !!!! LOve the whole share here :)

code2cook

Tuesday 25th of September 2018

Great that you differentiated between kheer and doodhpak. Even I had that confusion. And yes in kheer ratio is given correct, looking delicious. Love these utensils beautiful.

Uma Srinivas

Monday 24th of September 2018

My eyes are in poori..that looks so yummy. Rice puding with poori will make a perfect combo.

Pavani

Monday 24th of September 2018

Rice pudding looks delicious and clicks are really awesome. Thanks for sharing.