Diwali Gifts to India

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Kalakand Recipe for Diwali

Kalakand

Ingredients:

  • 2 litres Milk
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup Sugar
  • chopped nuts to decorate (pista, almonds)
  • Silver foil (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. Citric acid dissolved in 1/2 cup water

Method:

  • Boil half the milk .Add the citric solution as it comes to boil.
  • Switch off gas once the chenna settles down. Sieve through muslin cloth, press out excess water, take in a plate and press down. Note: Do not knead.
  • Put the remaining milk in a heavy pan and boil to half.
  • Add the chenna and boil till the mixture thickens. Stir continuously.
  • Add the sugar and continue to cook, stirring all the while till it softly thickens into a lump.
  • Set in a tray, apply silver foil and sprinkle the chopped nuts.

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