Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup crumbled kalakand
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk powder
- 1/4 cup condensed milk
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick pan
- Mixing bowl
- Ladoo moulds
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a non-stick pan, heat crumbled kalakand on low flame for 2-3 minutes until it becomes soft and gooey.
2. Add powdered sugar, milk powder, and condensed milk to the pan and mix well.
3. Cook the mixture on low flame for 5-7 minutes until it thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
4. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool down for a few minutes.
5. Add chopped nuts and cardamom powder to the mixture and mix well.
6. Grease your hands with ghee and take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a ball using a ladoo mould.
7. Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
8. Let the ladoos cool down completely before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10-15 minutes
Temperature:
Low flame
Serving size:
Makes 10-12 ladoos
Nutritional information:
Calories: 150 per ladoo
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 5g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use paneer instead of kalakand.
- You can use jaggery instead of powdered sugar.
Variations:
- You can add saffron strands to the mixture for a unique flavor.
- You can add rose water or kewra water to the mixture for a floral aroma.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to cook the mixture on low flame to avoid burning.
- Grease your hands with ghee to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
- You can store the ladoos in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Storage instructions:
Store the ladoos in an airtight container at room temperature.
Reheating instructions:
You can reheat the ladoos in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the ladoos on a plate and garnish with chopped nuts.
Garnishes:
Chopped nuts
Pairings:
Serve the ladoos with a cup of hot chai.
Suggested side dishes:
None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little more condensed milk.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little more milk powder.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh ingredients and wash your hands before preparing the recipe.
Food history:
Kalakand Ladoo is a popular Indian sweet that originated in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, nutty, and aromatic
Serving suggestions:
Serve the ladoos as a dessert or snack.
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