MILK CAKE RECIPE | KALAKAND #recipe #dessert

Milk Cake, or Kalakand, is a popular Indian sweet made with milk. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 liter full-fat milk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice or white vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar (adjust according to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• A handful of chopped nuts for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

• Boil the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan. Once it comes to a boil, add lemon juice or vinegar to curdle the milk. Stir continuously until the milk solids separate from the whey.
• Once the milk solids have separated, strain them using a muslin cloth or a fine sieve. This is called chenna or paneer.
• Now, take the chenna and knead it well to make it smooth.
• In a non-stick pan, cook the chenna on medium heat, stirring continuously to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
• Add sugar to the chenna and continue to cook. The mixture will start to thicken.
• Add cardamom powder for flavor and continue cooking until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and becomes a thick, cohesive mass.
• Transfer the mixture to a greased plate or tray and flatten it with a spatula.
• Allow it to cool for a few hours. Once it has been set, cut it into squares or diamond shapes.
• Garnish with chopped nuts if desired.

Your Milk Cake is ready to be enjoyed! This sweet treat has a rich, milky flavor with a hint of cardamom, making it a delightful dessert for special occasions or festivals.