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Bournville Saffron Kharwas Recipe

Antara Basu

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Dec 26, 2025

Author :Antara Basu

Antara Basu

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A teacher and foodie who loves photography and traveling. Antara is a passionate food ...

Published : Dec 26, 2025

Give a continental flavor fusion to traditional kharwas with the addition of Bournville dark chocolate and saffron. Head to the recipe to learn in detail how you can make chocolate-flavored kharwas in a short time.

Difficulty:easy

Serves:10

Time:55 mins

Contains egg: No

Kharwas is a traditional dessert made from the colostrum milk or the first milk produced by a cow or a buffalo after giving birth. Although this treat is not specific to any festival, it is still a celebratory treat that is often viewed as a symbol of new beginnings and abundance since it is made in order to celebrate the first milk produced in rural areas. This treat is particularly made by those families who own dairy animals or have access to fresh colostrum milk through the local milk ven......Read More

Ingredients

10
Servings

For the Recipe

8 pieces of Cadbury Bournville Dark Chocolate
1 litre Colostrum milk
1/4 cup jaggery powder
1 tsp cardamom powder
1/4 tsp saffron strands

Directions

Bournville Saffron Kharwas-In a heavy-bottomed pan

Step 1

In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring 1 litre of colostrum milk to a gentle boil. Add broken pieces of Cadbury Bournville chocolate and allow it to melt completely into the milk, stirring gently to combine.

Bournville Saffron Kharwas-Once the chocolate has fully dissolved

Step 2

Once the chocolate has fully dissolved and mixed with the milk, turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool slightly for a few minutes, then add jaggery powder and stir until fully dissolved.

Bournville Saffron Kharwas-Add cardamom powder

Step 3

Add cardamom powder for enhanced flavor and aroma. Give the mixture a final stir to ensure all ingredients are well combined.

Bournville Saffron Kharwas-Strain the mixture through a fine sieve

Step 4

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any lumps or undissolved particles. Pour the smooth liquid into a greased or lined baking tray.

Bournville Saffron Kharwas-Sprinkle a few saffron strands

Step 5

Sprinkle a few saffron strands over the surface for added fragrance and color. Steam the mixture for about 20 minutes or until it sets firmly.

Bournville Saffron Kharwas-Once steamed allow the kharwas to cool

Step 6

Once steamed, allow the kharwas to cool, then refrigerate it for at least one hour or until it is completely set. Cut into desired pieces.

Bournville Saffron Kharwas-Serve the chocolate kharwas

Step 7

Serve the chocolate kharwas chilled and enjoy this rich, fusion take on a traditional delicacy.

Tips:

Always steam the karwas on a medium flame to ensure it sets gently and retains its soft, silky texture. Steaming on high heat can overcook the mixture, resulting in a rubbery or chewy consistency.