Kalakand- Kalakand with Milk and Paneer-Indian Sweets Recipe

Preparation Time-60 minutes
Serving-8

Ingredients:

• Whole Milk-1 liter
• Paneer/Indian Cottage cheese-200 gms
• Sugar-100 gms
• Cardamom powder-1/2 tsp
• Chopped pistachio-12 to 15
• Chopped almond-8 to 10
• Ghee/butter-1 tbsp

Method:

• Grate the paneer and keep it aside for further use.
• Boil the milk on low-medium flame till it is reduced to 1/3 of the original quantity, keep stirring in between.
• Once the milk has reduced to 1/3 of it's original quantity, add sugar and 1/4 tsp of cardamom powder.
• Add grated paneer once the sugar has dissolved completely.
• Reduce the flame to low-medium and boil it for 3-4 minutes, keep stirring.
• Reduce the flame to low and boil for another 3-4 minutes, keep stirring.
• Check if mixture has dried a little (do not make it too dry), if yes, turn off the flame.
• Grease a plate with ghee and pour the mixture into the greased plate, level it properly.
• Sprinkle remaining cardamom powder, chopped pistachio and almonds.
• Allow it to cool down for 30 minutes and put it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to set.
• Cut it as per in shapes of your choice, ready to serve.
  *Storage tip-keep refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days.