Kalakand ( Pregnancy Cookbook)
by Tarla Dalal
20 Aug 2011
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If made in the traditional way, kalakand is a very time consuming and intricate mithai to make. I found a much easier way to make kalakand in a few minutes and believe me, it tastes just as good.
Packed with calcium and protein, this energy rich recipe is just what you need to perk you up on a slow day.
As always with desserts, remember that moderation is the keyword here.
Kalakand ( Pregnancy Cookbook) recipe - How to make Kalakand ( Pregnancy Cookbook)
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Makes 16 servings
3/4 cup unsalted fresh grated paneer (cottage cheese)
8 tbsp milk powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cream
1 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
For The Garnish
10 almonds (badam) , slivered
Method
- Main procedure
- Combine all the ingredients in a non-stick pan.
- Cook over a medium flame, stirring continuously for approximately 10 to 15 minutes till the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
- Spread onto a 175 mm. (7") diameter pie dish. Cool and cut into 16 pieces.
- Garnish with slivered almonds and serve chilled.
- Use fresh paneer for best results.
Nutrient values per piece
| Energy | 121 cal |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 7.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 215.3 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 137.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Sodium | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 9.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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