Tempting Bengali Misti “Kalakhand”

Tradionally prepared Kalakand is a very time consuming and intricate misthi to make. Here is a simpler version of Kalakhand…it’s an ideal energy pack required to boost your lazy day. For desserts, moderation is always the keyword…One actually salivate at the name of Kalakhand…

Ingredients

·        
Unsalted Fresh paneer (cottage cheese): 3/4 cup 

·         Milk powder: 8 tbsp 

·         Condensed Milkmaid Milk: 1 Can

·         Sugar: ¼ Cup

·         Fresh cream: ½ Cup

·         Cardamom (Elaichi) powder: 1/2 cup

For the garnish
10 almonds (badam) & kishmish

Method

·         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 kismish almonds and serve chilled.