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Kharvas, also known as Junnu, or Ginnu, is an Indian milk pudding made from cow or buffalo colostrum, the first form of milk produced within one or two days of giving birth. It is prepared by steaming a mix of colostrum, milk, and jaggery or sugar until it coagulates into a jiggling solid. Cardamom, saffron, nutmeg or sesame is added for flavoring.^[1]^[2] It's rich in Proteins.

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↑ Lopez, Rachel (20 April 2018). "Through the milky way". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
↑ Uchil, Shraddha (8 October 2016). "These are the best desserts of Mumbai's 5 iconic eateries". Mid Day. Retrieved 30 July 2018.

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[1] Lopez, Rachel (20 April 2018). "Through the milky way". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 15 July 2018.

[2] Uchil, Shraddha (8 October 2016). "These are the best desserts of Mumbai's 5 iconic eateries". Mid Day. Retrieved 30 July 2018.

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-'''Kharvas''' is an Indian milk pudding made from cow or buffalo [[colostrum]], the first form of milk produced within one or two days of giving birth. It originates in the western Indian state of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/photo-news/lifestyle/kharvas-to-til-pitha-ghevar-to-unnakai-a-look-at-sweets-from-across-india/9/ |title=10 traditional sweets from across India: Kharvas to Til Pitha, Ghevar to Unnakai |last=Pillai |first=Pooja |date=27 September 2015 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=30 July 2018}}</ref> It is also popular in the states of Karnataka (Ginnu Haalu in Kannada) and Andhra Pradesh (Junnu Paalu in Telugu). It is prepared by steaming a mix of colostrum, milk, and jaggery or sugar until it coagulates into a jiggling solid. Cardamom, saffron, nutmeg or sesame is added for flavoring.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/through-the-milky-way/story-5Go2PFevkczIqhsi2c6PrO.html |title=Through the milky way |last=Lopez |first=Rachel |date=20 April 2018 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/here-are-the-best-desserts-of-mumbais-5-iconic-eateries-food/17670184 |title=These are the best desserts of Mumbai's 5 iconic eateries |last=Uchil |first=Shraddha |date=8 October 2016 |work=Mid Day |access-date=30 July 2018}}</ref>
+{{Short description|Indian milk pudding}}
+[[File:Colostrum cakes.JPG|thumb|Kharvas/ Junnu/ Ginnu]]
+'''Kharvas''', also known as '''Junnu''', or '''Ginnu''', is an Indian milk pudding made from cow or buffalo [[colostrum]], the first form of milk produced within one or two days of giving birth. It is prepared by steaming a mix of colostrum, milk, and jaggery or sugar until it coagulates into a jiggling solid. Cardamom, saffron, nutmeg or sesame is added for flavoring.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/through-the-milky-way/story-5Go2PFevkczIqhsi2c6PrO.html |title=Through the milky way |last=Lopez |first=Rachel |date=20 April 2018 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/here-are-the-best-desserts-of-mumbais-5-iconic-eateries-food/17670184 |title=These are the best desserts of Mumbai's 5 iconic eateries |last=Uchil |first=Shraddha |date=8 October 2016 |work=Mid Day |access-date=30 July 2018}}</ref>
+It's rich in Proteins.
 == References ==
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 [[Category:Indian desserts]]
 [[Category:Indian confectionery]]
-[[Category:Milk dishes]]
+[[Category:Milk desserts]]