Ganesh Chaturthi Special | Special Festive Recipes | Kalakand Barfi Recipe | Cook Book

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Jaggery adds a unique flavor while being a natural sweetener.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Cashews are more affordable and still provide a creamy texture.

Boil milk in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, stirring continuously until it reduces by half.

Add lemon juice to the boiling milk to curdle it, stirring gently until the curds separate from the whey.

Strain the curds using a muslin cloth and rinse under cold water to remove the sourness of lemon.

Press the curds to remove excess water and transfer to a mixing bowl.

Add sugar and cardamom powder to the curds, mixing well until sugar dissolves completely.

Heat ghee in a pan and add the curd mixture, cooking on low heat while stirring continuously.

Cook until the mixture thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan, about 10-15 minutes.

Grease a plate or tray with ghee and pour the mixture onto it, spreading evenly.

Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then flatten it with a spatula.

Garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds, pressing them into the surface.

Let it cool completely before cutting into squares or diamonds.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Cooking Techniques

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