Kutchi Kheech

A thick, slow-cooked sweet porridge made from cracked wheat and milk — simmered for hours with jaggery or sugar, cardamom, ghee, and saffron until it reaches a dense, halwa-like consistency. Kheech is a winter and festival staple of Kutch, prepared for Makar Sankranti and weddings. The wheat breaks down completely into a smooth, creamy mass, and the saffron gives it a distinctive golden colour.