Homemade Kalakand: An Easy Recipe To Prepare Indian Milk Cake

By Rajan Bhattacharya

July 31, 2024

Kalakand, a classic Indian milk cake, combines paneer and condensed milk to create a rich, melt-in-your-mouth dessert. Perfect for festive occasions or satisfying sweet cravings at home.

Ingredients

400 grams sweetened condensed milk 250-300 grams paneer ¾ teaspoon cardamom powder 1 tablespoon sugar and rose water (optional) 10-12 pistachios 10-12 cashews or almonds 7-8 strands saffron (optional)

Step 1

Grease a pan or tray with ghee or oil. Crush pistachios, saffron, and cashews or almonds coarsely.

Step 2

Grate or crumble 250-300 grams of paneer finely. Combine 400 grams of condensed milk and paneer in a thick-bottomed pan.

Step 3

Cook on low heat, stirring often to prevent sticking. When the mixture thickens and leaves the pan sides, turn off the heat.

Step 4

Add cardamom powder and rose water, then mix well. Pour the mixture into the greased pan and spread evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle and press nuts on top, then let it cool to set. Cut into slices and serve chilled. Store leftovers in the fridge.