Homemade Kalakand

What makes this dish special

This Kalakand recipe is a quick and easy way to make a traditional Indian sweet at home. It is made with just a few simple ingredients, including milk, paneer, sugar, and nuts. The recipe is also very versatile, as you can adjust the amount of sugar to your liking. The result is a creamy, delicious, and guilt-free dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a great way to enjoy a traditional Indian sweet without all the fuss. The recipe is also a great way to use up leftover milk or paneer.

Recipe

Ingredients: * 2.5 cups full cream milk * 180-200 grams paneer, crumbled * 3 Tbsp fresh cream * 4 Tbsp sugar * 2 Tbsp chopped almonds and pistachios * Ghee for greasing

Instructions:

1. Make paneer from 1 liter milk (as shown in episode 7 of this series). Once the paneer is made, just strain and keep aside the crumbled paneer, do not set. (Alternatively, you can get 180g fresh paneer from the market and crumble it coarsely)
2. In the meantime, put the rest of the milk (2.5 cups), to boil in a heavy bottomed pan.
3. Grease a suitable dish with ghee and put aside.
4. Once the milk reduces to about half, add the fresh cream and crumbled paneer. Keep stirring, till it thickens and milk is almost absorbed.
5. At this stage, add the sugar and cook for a few more minutes, till you get the desired consistency.
6. Pour the hot mixture into the greased dish, pat at the top, garnish with chopped dry fruits and keep aside for at least 2 to 3 hours before serving. If you want to store in the fridge, cover with cling wrap so that it doesn't dry.

Tips: * If you prefer a sweeter dessert, increase the amount of sugar. * If you don't have fresh cream, you can use more milk. * If you want a harder Kalakand, cook for a few more minutes. * You can add a pinch of cardamom powder for flavoring.

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