Different type of milk products and Indian sweets that can be made from milk.
- Vijay Jai
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 23, 2024
Milk is one thing every Indian household looks at every morning specially for their child. Milk is not only beverage like tea, coffee but from milk we can make different product as well like sweet-
1. Buttermilk
Commonly known as chaas, mostly served with meals in western part of india like Rajasthan, Gujrat. It helps in reducing body heat and helps in digestion of food as well.
Comman names in other Language | |
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Hindi | छाछ |
Bengali | বাটারমিল্ক Bāṭāramilka |
Kannada | ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ Majjige |
Marathi | ताक Tāka |
Tamil | மோர் Mōr |
Punjabi | ਮੱਖਣ Makhaṇa |
Brand | Quantity | Price (Rs.) |
Amul Masti Buttermilk | 200 ML | 15 |
Mother Dairy Premium Buttermilk | 450 ML | 18 |
Nandini | 500 ML | 24 |
Cavin's | 500 ML | 20 |
Shreeja | 500 ML | 26 |
FarmLokal | 500 ML | 20 |
2. Ghee
Ghee is a fatty milk product used as a side dish in Indian food and some place used as cooking oil as well for making any dish like Biryani. Ghee is obtained by churning sour milk.
Comman names in other Language | |
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Hindi | घी |
Bengali | ঘি Ghi |
Kannada | ತುಪ್ಪ Tuppa |
Marathi | तूप Tūpa |
Tamil | நெய் Ney |
Punjabi |
Brand | Quantity | Price (Rs.) |
Amul | 500 ml | 280 |
Patanjali | 500 ml | 345 |
GRB | 500 ml | 475 |
Nestle Everyday Shahi Ghee | 500 ml | 390 |
Vedic Ghee A2 Gir Cow Desi Ghee | 500 ml | 1250 |
3. Paneer
Paneer is also called Indian cottage cheese. It is made by curdling milk using acidic food items like lemon juice or vinegar. It is a good source of protein and healthy fat. We can make different dishes from paneer like Shahi Paneer, Palak Paneer, Corn Paneer, Paneer Paratha, Paneer Kofta, Butter Paneer, Paneer Manchurian, Paneer pakoda and many other delicious item.
Common names in other languages | |
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Hindi | पनीर |
Bengali | পনির Panira |
Kannada | ಪನೀರ್ Panīr |
Marathi | पनीर Panīra |
Tamil | பனீர் Paṉīr |
Punjabi | ਪਨੀਰ Panīra |
Brand | Quantity | Price (Rs.) |
Amul Malai Paneer | 200 gm | 87 |
Mother Dairy | 200 gm | 83 |
Milky Mist Paneer | 200 gm | 98 |
Gowardhan Classic Block Paneer | 200 gm | 88 |
Milky Moo Paneer | 200 gm | 86 |
4. Butter
Butter is made by churning milk cream. It remains semi solid at room temperature and melts while heating. It is used as a topping in daal or any gravy item. Mostly eaten with breads i.e bread butter is most common snack.
Common names in other languages | |
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Hindi | मक्खन |
Bengali | মাখন Mākhana |
Kannada | ಬೆಣ್ಣೆ Beṇṇe |
Marathi | लोणी Lōṇī |
Tamil | வெண்ணெய் Veṇṇey |
Punjabi | ਮੱਖਣ Makhaṇa |
Brand | Quantity | Price (Rs.) |
Amul | 100 gm | 55 |
Mother Dairy Pasteurised Cultured Butter | 100 gm | 62 |
Milky Mist Cooking Pasteurised Unsalted Butter | 100 gm | 61 |
Heritage Pasteurized Table Salted Butter | 100 gm | 49 |
Nutralite Premium | 100 gm | 52 |
5. Cheese
It is formed by coagulation of milk protein. It's made the same as paneer but we have to be careful about temperature while making cheese. It is a combination of high protein, calcium, saturated fat and salt. So, consuming more cheese can lead to bad health. Cheese is the most important/Common ingredient in Pizza (We can't even imagine Pizza without cheese) and also used in Pasta or Bread.
Brand | Quantity | Price (Rs.) |
Amul Plain Processed cheese Cubes | 200 gm | 127 |
Nandini Plain Processed cheese Slices | 200 gm | 140 |
BRITANNIA Plain Cream cheese Spread | 180 gm | 168 |
Go Plain Processed Cheese Slices | 200 gm | 150 |
Milky Mist | 200 gm | 160 |
6. Cream
It is present in milk as a form of fat and obtained by centrifuging the milk. Mostly used while making cake. Also used in making gravy items and in desserts.
Common names in other languages | |
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Hindi | मलाई |
Bengali | ক্রিম Krima |
Kannada | ಕೆನೆ Kene |
Marathi | मलई Mala'ī |
Tamil | Tamilகிரீம் Kirīm |
Punjabi | ਕਰੀਮ Karīma |
Brand | Quantity | Price (Rs.) |
Amul Fresh Cream | 1 L | 205 |
Go Fresh Thick And Delicious Pure Cream | 1 L | 205 |
Milky Mist Milky Mist Cream Pure Cream | 1 L | 240 |
Nestle Original Cream | 1 L | 360 |
Weikfield whipping cream mix | 1 L | 250 |
7. Milk powder
Nutrient in milk powder is the same as the nutrient present in liquid milk. Milk powder is obtained by reducing the moisture level up to 3%. It used to make tea and bakery products.
Common names in other languages | |
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Hindi | दूध का पाउडर |
Bengali | গুঁড়া দুধ Gum̐ṛā dudha |
Kannada | ಹಾಲಿನ ಪುಡಿ Hālina puḍi |
Marathi | दुधाची भुकटी Dudhācī bhukaṭī |
Tamil | ਦੁੱਧ ਪਾਊਡਰ Dudha pā'ūḍara |
Punjabi | ਦੁੱਧ ਪਾਊਡਰ Dudha pā'ūḍara |
Brand | Quantity | Price (Rs.) |
Nestle Everyday Dairy Whitener Milk Powder | 200 gm | 113 |
Amulya Dairy Whitener | 200 gm | 85 |
HYE FOODS Camel Milk Powder | 200 gm | 630 |
Patanjali Milk Powder | 200 gm | 110 |
Anchor Milk Powder | 200 gm | 320 |
8. Curd
By coagulation milk curd is obtained. Lactobacillus bacteria present in curd which is healthy for gut and digestion. It is one of the good sources of protein. Curd has health and beauty benefits. Lassi is the most common drink made from curd and very popular in Punjab and also used in different indian cuisine. Curd is one of the essential parts of daily diet and skin care routine too.
Common names in other languages | |
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Hindi | दही |
Bengali | দই Da'i |
Kannada | ಮೊಸರು Mosaru |
Marathi | दही Dahī |
Tamil | தயிர் Tayir |
Punjabi | ਦਹੀਂ Dahīṁ |
Brand | Quantity | Price (Rs.) |
Amul Dahi Curd | 400 gm | 40 |
Heritage Set Curd | 400 gm | 35 |
Mother dairy classic Curd | 400 gm | 32 |
Milky Mist Farm Fresh Plain Curd | 400 gm | 58 |
Nestle A+ Nourish Dahi Plain Curd | 400 gm | 70 |
9. Yogurt is fermented milk. It has high protein value and enhances the gut microbes. It also increases the immune system. Yogurt is the same as curd but Curd contains Lactobacillus bacteria and yogurt has Lactobacillus Bulgaris bacterium and streptococcus thermophilus.
Brand | Quantity | Price (Rs.) |
Epigamia Natural Greek Yogurt | 90 gm | 55 |
Milky Mist Stirred Fruit Yogurt Blueberry | 100 gm | 60 |
Mother Dairy Fruit Yoghurt | 100 gm | 45 |
Nestle A+ Grekyo Greek Yoghurt | 90 gm | 50 |
Mother Dairy Blueberry Flavoured Yogurt | 100 gm | 30 |
10. Khoa
Khoa is made by drying milk at high temperature. Also known as mawa. It is used to make Halwa, Pratha, Gujiya mostly used in sweet dishes.
Common names in other languages | |
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Hindi | खोया |
Bengali | খোয়া Khōẏā |
Kannada | ಖೋವಾ Khōvā |
Marathi | खवा Khavā |
Tamil | கோவா Kōvā |
Punjabi | ਖੋਆ Khō'ā |
Indians love sweets and dessert especially after having a meal. Without milk sweet can't be imagined as milk is an important ingredient in making sweets. Different sweet made from milk are-
Rasgulla
Ras malai
Gulab jamun
Kheer
Halwa
Cham-Cham
Misti doi
Sandesh
Sahi tukda
Ice-Cream
