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Jhat Pat Kalakand

 

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Prepare the magical sweet delicacy, Kalakand with this easy and quick to prepare quick Kalakand recipe. The crumbled and mashed fresh chenna or cottage cheese is mixed together with sugar, milk powder, elaichi and flavoured with saffron to create the wonderful mithai, Kalakand. Serve soft and rich Kalakand to guests on festivals and gatherings.

Jhat Pat Kalakand recipe - How to make Jhat Pat Kalakand

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Bengali SweetsChennaTraditional Indian MithaiJanmashtamiEkadashi Recipes, EkadasiQuick Indian Sweets

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups thick curds (dahi)
2 cups freshly made paneer (cottage cheese)
2 cups sugar
3 to 4 cardamoms (elaichi) , powdered
1 tbsp chopped mixed nuts (optional)

Method
    Method
  1. Hang the curds up in a muslin cloth till all the whey has dripped out.
  2. For small quantity of curds normally it takes 15-30 minutes.
  3. Put the drained curds into a blender with the paneer and sugar.
  4. Blend smooth and pour into a greased shallow dish.
  5. Sprinkle over the cardamom and nuts.
  6. Microwave at 100% power for 8 minutes.
  7. Stir once after 2 minutes. Stand 2-3 minutes.
  8. Cool and cut into desired shapes.

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