Kalakand Recipe, How to Make Kalakand Recipe, Milk Burfi Recipe

Kalakand or milk burfi is one of the traditional and famous Indian dessert recipes. It is simple to prepare at home. It is so soft that it simply melts in the mouth leaving its flavor and make one have one more. Because it’s purely made from milk, it’s not just healthy but also more energy giving dessert.

This recipe can be made in the traditional method or simplified to make this recipe in 10-15 minutes using milkmaid and paneer as main ingredients. Our process doesn’t have any preservatives and can be made tastier than the simplified version.

People who like to add flavors to Milk Burfi can add vanilla flavor or rose water. Whenever boiled milk gets broken we tend to make Kalakand recipe or rasgulla recipe.

Here are some tips to help you make kalakand recipe:

1. Use fresh paneer: Freshly made paneer or cottage cheese works best for this recipe. You can make it at home or buy it from the store. Do not use frozen or packaged paneer as it may not yield the desired texture.
2. Use good quality condensed milk: Choose a good quality sweetened condensed milk to get the right texture and flavor. If the condensed milk is too sweet, you can adjust the sweetness by adding a little milk.
3. Cook on low heat: Cook the mixture on low heat to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning. This will also ensure that the kalakand is cooked evenly.
4. Stir constantly: Stir the mixture constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning. This will also help in achieving a smooth and creamy texture.
5. Use a non-stick pan: Use a non-stick pan to make the kalakand. This will prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and make it easier to handle.
6. Add flavorings: You can add flavorings of your choice, such as cardamom powder, saffron, rose water, or chopped nuts, to give your kalakand a unique flavor.
7. Allow to set: Once the kalakand is cooked, allow it to cool for a few minutes before cutting it into pieces. You can also refrigerate it for a few hours to allow it to set properly.

With these tips, you can make delicious kalakand at home. Enjoy!

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Kalakand Recipe, How to Make Kalakand Recipe, Milk Burfi Recipe

Kalakand or milk burfi is one of the traditional and famous Indian dessert recipes.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Kalakand Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 1 Medium Jar

Calories 280 kcal

Author Uppada Lakshmi

Ingredients

Ingredients for kalakand:

• Milk – 2 liters
• Sugar – 3/4 cup
• Almonds and pistachio for decoration
• Silver foil optional
• Citric acid dissolved in 1/2 cup water – ½ tsp

Instructions

How to Make Kalakand Recipe:

1. Boil 1 liter of milk in a vessel.
2. When it comes to boiling stage, add citric acid solution (½ tsp. dissolved in ½ cup water)
3. Remove from the heat. Wait till the chenna settles (yogurt like thing gets settle at the bottom of the vessel)
4. Sieve and Squeeze excess water through muslin cloth (if not white cotton cloth).
5. Keep the chenna aside in a separate plate.

Note: Do not knead the chenna.

1. Put the remaining 1litre milk in a heavy saucepan and boil till it comes half the quantity.
2. Add the chenna and boil further still it thickens.

Note: Make sure bottom doesn’t stick. Stir continuously.

1. Add the sugar to thicken the mixture. Stir until the mixture becomes a thick soft lump
2. Set in a tray. Kalakand is ready.
3. Apply silver foil (optional) and sprinkle almonds and pistachio.