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Paal Khova

Veg · Sweets & Desserts

Sweets & DessertsJainGluten-free

Total40 min
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Serves6
Per serving283 cal
Spicenot spicy

Good for: Diwali, Party

Paal Khova

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6 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Paal khova: freshly split milk solids cooked down with fresh cream, brown sugar, condensed milk, ghee and cardamom. Makes 6 servings, 40 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

9 items
Cooking for6 servings
  • WaterWater¼ cup
  • Brown SugarBrown Sugar½ cup
  • Condensed MilkCondensed Milk1 tbsp
  • GheeGhee4 tsp
  • Mixed NutsMixed Nuts, Chopped2 tbsp
  • MilkMilk1 litre
  • VinegarVinegar1.5 tbsp
  • Fresh CreamFresh Cream½ cup
  • Cardamom PowderCardamom Powder¼ tsp

Contains: milk, groundnut, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 6
Energy283kcal1698kcal
Protein6.7g40g
Carbohydrate26g158g
Fat17g103g
Fibre0.3g1.8g
Sugar26g153g

Cookd masalas for milk

Method

  1. 1

    Bring the milk to a boil, switch off the flame and split the milk using diluted vinegar, a little at a time. The moment it splits, stop the process.

    WaterMilkVinegar

  2. 2

    Filter the solids and wash it. Set it aside.

  3. 3

    In a pan, combine the milk solids, fresh cream on a medium flame. Add ghee and mix to combine. Add cardamom powder to flavour the dish. Cook for 5 mins.

    Fresh CreamGheeCardamom Powder

  4. 4

    Add the sugar and mix well to melt and then add the condensed milk.

    Brown SugarCondensed Milk

  5. 5

    Cover the pan and cook on low flame for 10 mins, open occasionally and stir to prevent it from burning. Once the mixture is thick, keep the pan open and cook until thick.

  6. 6

    Finish with ghee and mix well. Transfer to a bowl and allow it to cool. Garnish with chopped nuts, as needed. Can be stored refrigerated for upto a week.

    GheeMixed Nuts

Before you start

How long does Paal Khova take?
40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paal Khova serve?
6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paal Khova vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paal Khova spicy?
No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Paal Khova?
1 litre Milk, ½ cup Brown Sugar, 1 tbsp Condensed Milk, ½ cup Fresh Cream, 2 tbsp Mixed Nuts, 1.5 tbsp Vinegar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paal Khova?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paal Khova?
About 283 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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