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Whenever it comes to Indian festivals, special occasions and sweet dishes, it is natural for the mouth to water on hearing the name of Kalakand. This traditional sweet made from milk and khoya is highly appreciated throughout the country for its grainy and melt-in-the-mouth taste. But in this modern and hectic lifestyle, when people do not have time to stand in the kitchen for hours to boil milk and prepare mawa, then the desire to eat something sweet remains unfulfilled. A very easy and brilliant solution to this problem is now going viral on the internet, in which a market-like granular Kalakand sweet can be prepared at home in just 10 minutes without burning gas. In this unique and quick recipe, neither you need to sweat for hours in front of the gas nor do you need expensive mawa. Come, in today’s article, let us tell you in detail about this very easy, tasty and short-time recipe of Kalakand, after reading which you will also be able to make it easily at your home today.
Special method of making Kalakand without gas and mawa
Traditionally, the process of making Kalakand is very long and tiring, in which the milk has to be continuously stirred on low flame for hours to prepare the mawa or chhaina. But in this modern and easy recipe, we use some very common ingredients which are easily found in the kitchen of every home. The biggest feature of this method is that it does not require any fire or gas, making it very safe and easy even for children and novice cooks. It can be prepared in minutes by mixing the right amount of ingredients in a mixie jar or a large vessel. After adopting this recipe, you will not need to buy adulterated sweets from the market, because you will be able to prepare pure sweets with your own hands in a clean manner.
List of ingredients required to make Kalakand
To make this wonderful Kalakand without burning gas, you do not need much fuss at all. For this you only need a few basic ingredients, like paneer or chenna (freshly ground), milkmaid (condensed milk) which adds natural sweetness and creamy texture to the dessert, milk powder which gives it a rich halwa-like taste, a little cardamom powder for aroma and great flavour, and finely chopped almonds and pistachios for garnishing. The right ratio of all these ingredients makes your sweet perfect and grainy. If you do not have fresh cheese available, you can also grate the cheese available in the market and use it. This material is not only easily available but is also very affordable in terms of budget.
Complete process of preparing Kalakand step by step
To make this instant Kalakand, first take fresh and soft cottage cheese in a big bowl and mash it well with your hands so that its granular form remains intact. Now mix milk powder and condensed milk (milkmaid) as per requirement in this mashed paneer. Mix the mixture gently until it forms a smooth consistency, being careful not to beat it too hard as the real fun of Kalakand lies in its grainy texture. Now add cardamom powder to it and mix it well so that it smells wonderful. After this, apply some ghee on a tray or plate, grease it and spread the prepared mixture evenly in it. Sprinkle finely chopped pistachios and almonds on top and press it gently so that they stick well.
The right way to set in the fridge and tips for serving
After spreading the mixture in the tray, it is very important to keep it in the refrigerator to set for about half to an hour to give it the right shape and hardness. This mixture freezes well due to the coolness of the refrigerator and when you cut it into square pieces with the help of a knife, they will come out in perfect shape just like in a confectionary shop. After cutting them into pieces, you can decorate them in a beautiful plate and serve them to your family and guests. The biggest feature of this easy recipe is that it is as delicious to eat and melts in the mouth as the Kalakand made in the traditional way after hours of hard work. When guests suddenly arrive or at any small family function, you can make this recipe quickly and win everyone’s heart.
Benefits and health benefits of making sweets at home
There is often a risk of adulteration and excessive sugar in the sweets available in the market, which can be harmful to health. But when you prepare such pure and hygienically made Kalakand at your home, you get complete quality satisfaction. You can also control the amount of sugar or condensed milk as per your choice. This recipe is no less than a boon for those people who are fond of cooking but are unable to make complicated dishes due to lack of time. So what are you waiting for, try this simple trick in your kitchen today and enjoy this wonderful Kalakand with your entire family without burning gas.