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.

What do I need to make Paal Khova?

1 litre Milk, ½ cup Brown Sugar, 1 tbsp Condensed Milk, ½ cup Fresh Cream, 1½ tbsp Vinegar, 2 tbsp Mixed Nuts, 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 280 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paal Khova

Name: Paal Khova
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 litre Milk; 1½ tbsp Vinegar; ¼ cup Water; ½ cup Fresh Cream; 2 tsp Ghee; ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder; ½ cup Brown Sugar; 1 tbsp Condensed Milk; 2 tsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Mixed Nuts, Chopped

40 min
not spicy
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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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.

Good for: Diwali, Party

Ingredients

9 items

6 people

Milk1 litre
Vinegar1½ tbsp
Water¼ cup
Fresh Cream½ cup
Ghee4 tsp
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp
Brown Sugar½ cup
Condensed Milk1 tbsp
Mixed Nuts, Chopped2 tbsp

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

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	280kcal	1680kcal
Protein	6.5g	39g
Carbohydrate	26g	157g
Fat	17g	102g
Fibre	0.3g	1.8g
Sugar	25g	152g

Cookd masalas for milk

Method

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.
MilkVinegarWater
2
Filter the solids and wash it. Set it aside.
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
Add the sugar and mix well to melt and then add the condensed milk.
Brown SugarCondensed Milk
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
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, 1½ tbsp Vinegar, 2 tbsp Mixed Nuts, 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 280 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.