Milk Chena Kalakand

Ingredients:

1. 1 liter full-fat milk
2. 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
3. 1 can (400g) sweetened condensed milk
4. 1/2 cup sugar
5. 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
6. Chopped nuts for garnish (pistachios, almonds, or cashews)

Cooking Steps:

1. In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil. Once boiling, add lemon juice or vinegar gradually while stirring until the milk curdles.
2. Drain the whey using a muslin cloth or fine sieve, leaving behind the chena or paneer.
3. In a pan, combine the chena with sweetened condensed milk.
4. Cook the mixture on medium heat, stirring continuously to avoid sticking.
5. Add sugar and continue to cook until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
6. Add cardamom powder and mix well.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased tray and spread it evenly.
8. Garnish with chopped nuts and gently press them into the mixture.
9. Allow it to cool and set for a few hours in the refrigerator.
10. Once set, cut the Milk Chena Kalakand into squares or desired shapes.

Delight in the creamy goodness and rich flavor of Milk Chena Kalakand, a sweet that brings the essence of Indian festivities to your home.