Soft Soft KALAKAND

Sudipa Gope
Sudipa Gope @Sudipagope

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Soft and juicy KALAKAND .
KALAKAND is a traditional sweet mostly prepared during festivals and a great offering for worship as its a pure preparation, pure in the sense that is is fully a milk preparation.
A delicious milky treat on the day of festival of colours.

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Ingredients

30 minutes
5-6 servings
  1. 1.5 litrefull fat Milk
  2. as required Lemon juice / Vinegar
  3. 1/2 cupSugar
  4. 1/2 tspCardamom powder

Cooking Instructions

30 minutes
  1. 1

    Put 1 lite milk to boil, switch off flame, wait for 3-4 minutes then start adding lemon juice / vinegar and allow to curdle.
    After milk is curdled and we get to see whey, separate Chena from whey by strainer. Rinse Chena with plain water to remove sourness.
    Strain excess water and keep in rest for 30 - 40 minutes to drain off excess water to get soft Chena.

  2. 2

    In pan add 1/2 litre milk and simmer under medium flame and reduce milk to half of original quantity, add sugar and let sugar dissolve.

  3. 3

    Crumble Chena and mash gently to get smooth Chena.

  4. 4

    Now add the smooth Chena to milk and keep stirring and break the big lumps (if any)

  5. 5

    Keep stirring that Chena mixes very well with milk and add cardamom powder.

  6. 6

    Mix well and cook few more minutes and mixture thickens and starts leaving pan. But don’t make it dry.

  7. 7

    Now transfer mixture to greased setting dish, spread evenly and level it with the help of a spatula. Sprinkle pista, press gently and allow to rest and come to room temperature.

  8. 8

    Refrigerate or keep in room temperature for overnight and KALAKAND is ready. Cut into pieces and serve.

  9. 9

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