I have already posted Kalakand recipe , which is a bit elaborate one. If you want to try an easy and delicious Sweet for this Diwali 2014, then here goes this Chocolate kalakand. I tried this with store bought paneer. I was in a dilemma of whether to use store bought paneer or to make paneer at home. During a casual chat with Raks she was telling that store bought paneer too came out well. So i decided to stick on to the store bought paneer for this chocolate kalakand recipe. I am very sure your kids will love this chocolate kalakand for sure. Varun, who never eats sweets, after me insisting him to try this taste this kalakand, had a bite and hugged me and told”amma you are awesome”!!
Check out my Chocolate burfi
Check out my Chocolate burfi
Ingredients
Preparation Time : 5 mins | Cooking Time : 15 Mins | Yields:7 big pieces
Grated paneer 1 cup
Milk powder 1 cup
Condensed milk 1 cup
Cocoa powder 2 tsp
Butter | ghee 1/2 tsp
Method:
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In a pan combine the paneer, milk powder and condensed milk and mix it evenly without any lumps.
- Cook the mixture in medium low flame for 10 minutes and add in the cocoa powder.
- Initially when i made it i don’t know how much time it will take, so i added cocoa powder after 5 minutes. Cooking will cocoa powder for a long time will give slightly bitter taste to the kalakand.
- So add it towards the end .
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- Stir well till it comes to a whole mass leaving the sides. This will come quickly.
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- Grease a plate with butter or ghee.
- Transfer this to the greased plate and allow this to cool. Keep it in a refrigerator for 2 hours. Cut this into cubes with a sharp greased knife.
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- If needed you can garnish with sliced almonds or pistachios.
Notes:
- You can use Home made paneer too.
- Do not cocoa powder more than the quantity mentioned.
- The kalakands will not be firm as other burfis . It will be soft and chewy.
