Soya Kalakhand
- 1 cup soya granulates
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 Tbsp Milk (mix the water and milk together)
- 1/4 cup Ghee
- 1 cup fresh paneer, grated
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 pinches saffron (soaked in a little milk)
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- Pulse soya granules in a hand blender for couple of times ,to get rid off any bigger granules.
- Soak the granules in warm water and milk mixture for 30 minutes.
- After 30 min squeeze all extra liquid and keep it aside.
- In a thick bottomed pan heat ghee.
- Once ghee is hot add soaked soya granules and fry in medium flame until the raw smell goes off, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Stir continuously to prevent sticking at the bottom.
- Add grated paneer, milk, condensed milk and the saffron to the pan and mix well.
- Cook it over low heat, stirring frequently, until it becomes thick and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
- It will take about 8-10 minutes.
- The finished consistency should be dry, not liquid anymore, but moist).
- Add powdered cardamom mix well.
- Take the mixture off the heat and transfer it to a greased 8 tray.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios evenly on top and lightly press them in.
- Once the Kalakhand has cooled and set (about 4 to 5 hours) cut it into squares.
- Quick Tip : To powder cardamom in small quantity take the pods from 3-4 cardamom add a big pinch of sugar and powder using a mortar and pestle.
- Addition of sugar makes it easier to powder and more aromatic.
soya granulates, water, milk, ghee, fresh paneer, milk, condensed milk, saffron, cardamom powder
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/312177-soya-kalakhand (may not work)