Description
This is a soft and grainy milk kalakand recipe using paneer, flavored with rose syrup. It is quick and easy to prepare, taking 25-30 minutes with just 4 main ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup milk powder (high fat, suitable for making mithai, I use Nido brand)
- 1 tin (~397g) sweetened condensed milk
- 400 g paneer (store bought paneer is good, no low fat paneer please)
- 2 tablespoon rose syrup (I use rooh afza)
- 1–2 drops red food coloring (if needed, I didn’t use)
- 1/4 cup silvered or chopped pistachio (for garnish)
- edible silver leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Line an 8 inch baking tray or plate with parchment paper.
- Soak the paneer block in hot water for 10 minutes. Take the paneer block out, dry it fully by patting with a paper towel or kitchen towel.
- Using a box grater or your hands, fine grate or fine crumble the paneer.
- In a large nonstick pan, add the milk powder and condensed milk. Mix well until fully combined and place the pan on low heat.
- Once the mixture is slightly warm, add the rose syrup and 1-2 drops of red food color (if using).
- Add the crumbled paneer to the warm condensed milk mixture. Stir regularly to combine everything well.
- Cook the mixture on slow heat, allowing the moisture to evaporate for about 10 to 20 minutes.
- As it cooks, it will gradually thicken and become moist but not dry.
- If you like, stir in some freshly ground cardamom for extra flavor.
- When the mixture becomes thick and scoopable, transfer it to the parchment-lined tray.
- Smooth the top with a spatula and gently press chopped pistachios over the surface for garnish.
- Allow to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for 4-5 hours until set.
- Once firm, cut into neat squares using a sharp knife and serve.
- Store refrigerated for 3-4 days. Before serving, leave at room temperature for 10-12 minutes for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use high-fat milk powder for best results.
- Ensure paneer is not low fat for proper texture.
- Adjust the amount of rose syrup to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Rose Kalakand, Paneer, Indian Dessert, Sweet, Mithai