Quick Kalakand - Indian Milk Burfi Recipe

[nanul16]

@ ASHIMAGROVER...did the fat free version tasted good too? I want to make this for a potluck party so would be great if you could reply, fat free sounds fab!

[tripathichetna]

Thanks a lot for wonderful dish..i love this like anything but I have one question...how can we store Kalakand for long time?

[tripathichetna]

I have one question...how can we store Kalakand for long time?

[aashimagrover]

this is one of the best easiest dessert i have ever made since m here n the best part fat-free :).. Simply awesome :) keep up the good work

[GodiAndTheWorld]

@aashimagrover did u just say fat-free ????? This is indeed one of the best indian desserts but this is far away from fat-free....they have an entire tub of condensed milk...ricotta cheese... so it probably has more than 1000 calories...if not more.

[aashimagrover]

@GodiAndTheWorld yeah i made it fat free.. i used fat free ricotta cheese n fat free condensd milk.. n fr sugar i dnt regret :) total 220 calories ;)

[hummmm13]

v dont get ricotta here? .give some indian version

[yogitap1]

Can you use Mawa Instead of Ricotta Cheese?

[nazarmba]

can i cook this recipe in gas b cos i dont hav oven



[ShowMeTheCurry]

@nazarmba : Yes, you can. Cook it in a non-stick or a heavy bottomed pan on low heat and keep stirring....

[arpanasunilkumar]

where can i get this cheese,? plz suggest an option for ricotta cheese.plz tell me at what temp should i microwave?.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@arpanasunilkumar : You will have to cook the milk down and make it into koya/mawa and that is the other way of making this sweet. That will need a different recipe and method of cooking.

[palasaini81]

i have the batter respie

[palasaini81]

@palasaini81 

[wsppp6]

y was tht barfi breaking??? do we neeed to cool or refrigerate it b4 making pieces???

[Sejal413]

i made it today and it turned out exactly like you showed .. tastes so damn good, just a bit too sweet for me but i can handle it . Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.

[ahamatmabrahman]

Can I use a regular oven as I don't have a microwave oven

[B71994]

u girls teaching vry wrong way to make.this is nt how to make..................

[anthyodayareddy]

Hi,

what type of cheese u used for this  kalakand ?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@anthyodayareddy : Ricotta Cheese.

[papuga1212]

supposed to be hard kala kand , but yours its getting broke , losers

[blockthespot]

is the condensed milk sweetened or unsweetened? I assume sweetened since the recipe doesn't call for any additional sugar?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@blockthespot

Yes, it is sweetened condensed milk.

[mura1120]

Thank you for answering my question! Indian food is very beautiful and  seems very healthy and delicious!

[yeesha]

looks cool, im going to try, thanks

[mura1120]

This is my very first contact with Indian food!

Is this a kind of homemade sweet?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@mura1120

Yes, a simple homemade sweet.

[simis7]

This recipe is good, ill try it but I've used another timing chart.

An easier version: 14oz condensed milk (1can), 14oz ricotta cheese. Follow the timing as... 5 min(uncovered)....4 min (uncovered)...3 min covered. Add 1/2 tsp cardamom powder & 3/4 tsp rose water. set n top with nuts.

[abcdindian1]

hi guys,

just one question....can we do the same on a High flame as in cook on a Gas instead of Micro......

thnx

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@abcdindian1: Yes, you can do it on the stovetop - use a heavy bottomed pan and cook on low heat stirring continuously.

[shamina01]

Hi guys, I love your recipes and like to put my own twist on them... I remember making this barfi without the ricotta because I'm muslim nd ricotta has animal rennet, bt I can't remember what I used.... (",). Will update u when I do remember.. Keep up da good work ladies...

Shamina - London UK

[innocent1221]

@shamina01

Plzz tell me what u used instead of ricotta ???

i wanna try this out

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@innocent1221 : Sorry, we somehow missed your question - sorry, there is no substitute for ricotta. You will have to make this the regular way. Boil down milk and cook till it thickens....

:(

[1743am]

@innocent1221 -wat did u use instead of riccotta cheese..plz do let me know..thanx

[innocent1221]

@1743am Sorry I havenot tried this recipe yet, as i couldnot find ricotta cheese alternative yet . :(

i m still finding any alternative

[ahamatmabrahman]

@innocent1221 Do you understand that Ricotta is an Italian cheese?

[1743am]

@shamina01 -i'm a muslim too...plz can u tell me wat u used instead of ricotta cheese...thanx..

[adyvik]

Thanks for the simple recipe!!

How to Conserve/preserve it?!!

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@adyvik : Store it in the fridge for upto 10 days. Serve at room temperature.

Enjoy :)

[Information76]

You both are just fantastic, I have tried most of your recipes and they come out so well, I really like the way you both make even difficult recipes so easy to follow. Keep it up, we cant have enough of you both. God bless.

[kormaroad]

Hi Girls,

Awesome recipe ,But mine was bit brown in color in just 12 minutes cooking process. So I just didn't bother cooking it any further.

But the taste was pretty much what we use to buy back in India.

This is my dad's favorite sweet ... I kinda impressed him today..lol

thanks & cheers

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@kormaroad : Sometimes the color of the Condensed Milk varies from brand to brand. As long as it tasted good - you are fine :)

[harryhardeep87]

where is sugar??

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@harryhardeep87 : the sweetness comes from the condensed milk.

[test07071310]

Hello Hetal and Anuja,

Just finished making this absolutely delicious dish, followed your instructions in the demostration - can't thank you enough for making life so SIMPLE!!!!!!!!!!!! The khalakhand turned out PERFECT - a VERY BIG THANK YOU. :)

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@test07071310 : Excellent!

[test07071310]

Hello Hetal and Anuja,

Just finished making this absolutely delicious dish, followed your instructions in the demostration - can't thank you enough for making life so SIMPLE!!!!!!!!!!!! The khalakhand turned out PERFECT - a VERY BIG THANK YOU. :)

[test07071310]

Thank you Anuja and Hetal for this simple recipe for such an amazing desert - couldn't be easier than this!!!!!!!!!

[kiminokoe8]

are u sisters?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@kiminokoe8 : friends

[maliks78]

you didnt use any sugar in it,do we need to use any?? please help

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@maliks78 : the sweetness comes from the condensed milk, so no sugar is required.

[MJibraan]

@ @dilu1229

let me tell u ricotta cheeze is made by the left over water of ....cheeze........

Ricotta is Italian for "recooked" because it is made by "cooking" whey.

Ricotta is produced from whey, the liquid separated out from the curds when cheese is made.

[vahrehvah1]

i tried your kalakand recipe and it came out so yummmmmmmmmy.

Thanks Hetal and Anuja for your wonderful recipe. Its so easy by the way.

great job by both of u. Thanks once again .

[joysmy]

Can I make this sweet on a open pan on the stove?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@joysmy

Yes you can, but it really splatters a lot so stirring is difficult.

[whipwhip]

How many times was it microwaved with cover, cross covered and uncovered?

[dilu1229]

what is ricotta cheese

[dilu1229]

hi anuja and hetal, just wanted to know what is ricotta cheese, is it paneer.. ?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@dilu1229

Ricotta cheese is made similar to paneer but it is not as firm. If you are in the US, it is available at most grocery stores next to the sour cream, cottage cheese, etc.

[r4ritu4u]

Hetal - I love the way you smiled at 1:49..Oohh & the kalakand was FAB...Thanks..!!

[Jboy235]

what is ricotta cheese? i never heard about it?

[eshajoseph08]

Hi Hetal & Anuja

Thx a lot for the awesome super easy recipie. Just had a question. Can I use the OWEN instead of the MICROWAVE. I wasn't sure if that would be ok. Have you guys ever tried baking it?

[eshajoseph08]

Hi Hetal & Anuja

Thx a lot for the awesome super easy recipie. Just had a question. Can I use the OWEN instead of the MICROWAVE. I wasn't sure if that would be ok. Have you guys ever tried baking it?

[aquaneel]

Hi Hetal & Anuja I need to make the kalakand but its double the quantity so how abt the mins should them be same or double the mins..it looks so yummy can wait to try ...

thanks alott ..Tc

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@aquaneel : For microwave cooking, doubling quantity does not mean doubling time (unless you are making 2 batches)! It is approximately 1.5 times the time BUT keep checking (when you take it out to stir).

Our suggestion: if you are making it for a party, we do not recommend experimenting. Make the double quantity but in 2 batches.

[aquaneel]

Hi ladies i tried the pedas n them were good.. i need to try this recipes but i gotta double the recipe so do i double the mintues too or shud i go on with the same mins ..

thanks alott y'day i made samosa finally i cud say i CAN make samosas

thanx to u both

TC loves

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@aquaneel : Glad to hear that you find SMTC useful :)

[05vaishali]

Hi girls, U r amazing. Me and my husband loved the kalakand.Why don't u show the Penda made from ricotta cheese and mikl powder.Bec. the penda recipe from your video is noe very tasty, It taste vry much milk powder.

But u r great!

Vaishali

[sdurai1]

Hi ladies hope u r good... i tried this kalakand the taste was good.. like burfi the same thing my friend also did but the taste was very good like how we buy in India sweet bavan.. we used same condensed milk n ricotta cheese.. i was wondering how the taste was different?? we need to use ricotta orginal or ricotta partly skimmed milk cheese?? which one is good pls suggest me...so tht next tym will tey with tht .. Thanks for ur easy n tasty recipes

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@sdurai1

We used original ricotta cheese but the part skim should work as well.

[BigSiIly]

Is this something that should be eaten right away or could you keep it in the refrigerator a few days?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@BigSiIly

You can store it in the fridge for about a week.

[shumminanoo]

Hi , Can we use any other Cheese in place of Ricotta ....coz m not able to find it in S'pore.Plz help me out.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@shumminanoo

You cannot use any other kind of cheese because it will melt. Ricotta has a unique property in that it crumbles as it gets heated instead of melting. You would have to make it the traditional way...

[shumminanoo]

@ShowMeTheCurry : Thanks for your quick response ...I will try to get Ricotta cheese .

[ahmadzai6]

you two rock

[ExploringSociety]

Thank you so very much for this recipe, it was so easy yet so inredibly tasty. Crumbly, soft, sweet and melt-in-your-mouth goodess. All my relatives were extremely impressed. You guys are super awesome!

[anil2875]

Thanx a tonne for the wonderful receipe. Tonight to tried it and it came out exactly it was shown in the video. Thanks once again. Keep it up.

[pittspa]

Thanks....ladies mine came out perfectly...great

[champaba]

my burfi come out very hard. Can you tell please why it is hard? Thank you

[nehamitra1]

i made it by your way and it came out very nice, thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

[peacelily2025]

Hetal, Anuja,

I made this recipe today. Followed your instructions exactly, but my microwave was totally splattered. Is this normal? I thought this recipe was precisely for the reason that there would be no splattering! Anyway, came out tasting great at the end of all of the exercise! Just wanted to share with you my experience.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Oh nooo...yes, that is why we did it in the mircrowave :(

Was the dish deep enough? Maybe next time increase the covered cooking time a little and see if that helps.

Our Microwave wattage is 1100 watts...just FYI.

[ExstacyQueen]

I made this earlier tonight and it came out really good. It looked exactly like it did in the video. Very delicious.

[yousafmalik2009]

Nice receipe look's very very tasty. Waitting eagerly when my Mother will cook this tasty dish.

Thanx a lot for this tasty upload.Appreciate it.

[therealoracle]

all that microwaving seems like it would give me cancer

[casanovaluver]

i know! it's better to do it the hard way. it tastes better too!

[keyamusic]

looks yumm...and easy. Will definitely try it.

[showmeyoursuperboobs]

nice receipie

[morkootan]

Kalakand with just 2 easy ingredients!! How fabulous - seems almost too good to be true. But I will take your word for it :-)

Thanks a ton.

[jzaik]

Is this some sort of traditional north-indian desert? The only reason why I ask is because of the ricotta cheese? They use that?

[poojkhgf]

it would have been good to give tips in the video for what to do if you dont have a microwave, I dont

[supriya12981]

what will be the difference if i cook it on stove?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Not much difference tastewise! But be very careful, this mixture, when cooked on a stove, really splatters everywhere. Sometimes, little pieces fly off and land on your hands or arms causing burns (so we have been told). Thats why we opted for microwave cooking.

[supriya12981]

thx!

I am eagerly waiting for the rich yummy super delicious Undhiyo recipe !! Hetal plz plz plz ..

Hello anuja please show the typical way of preparing punjabi aam ka achar...

[DiamondApple100]

Seems like a hassel, ! Looks good though, also i like the tough of music in the background. Keep that up

[ironbuttermilk]

It looks really good, but i'm not sure I can handle all those trips in and out of the microwave. . . hmmm. . . we'll see.

I love Hetal's longer, sexier hair btw. Very Cute!

[kaerunohime]

Thanks for another great video!

I will make this as soon as I get all the ingredients:)

Do we need to refregerate this after you cut it into pieces? How long can you keep this? and Does this freeze well to keep it longer? Thank you.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

It is good to refrigerate after the pieces have been cute and will stay good in there for 7-10 days.

Regarding freezing, we have never tried it (it finishes so quickly) but if you do , please, do let us know.

This quantity makes about 20 pcs.

[ravishori]

Hi Anuja, you are very beautiful..but i had seen first time somebody putting cheese in indian desert(meethai)... :-) ..love you..

[lambokun]

i wanna see the hard way :' (

[susiebeemee]

@lambokun I am sure the ladies won't mind me telling you about Manjula who is a wonderful indian cook. If you search for "Kalakand (Indian Sweet) Recipe by Manjula" You will see the hard way to make Kalakand. I like Hetal an Anjula's way of showing the quik method. ;-) Susie

[indigolady52]

I wonder what this tastes like? Can you liken this to anything ~ blondies? cream cheese squares? Fudge?

Now I'm completely intrigued.

[fraghag]

It has a texture similar to fudge but obvs it hasn't got a chocolate taste. It is divine!

[ShowMeTheCurry]

fraghag is right, it is similar to fudge without being chewy! It really is divine :)

[Venatrix99]

that didn't really look like ricotta cheese for some reason. Where do you buy Rose Water/rose essence?

[FarahWonderland7]

You can buy rose water at a middle eastern or Indian market. It's lovely to put on foods and in hot teas.

[rajkumarijaan2]

@Venatrix99 u can also check your markets or like health food store or organic store but def. u will find in an indian store or middle eastern store as the other person said

[Diva63113]

Instead of using Rose Water can you use Vanilla?

I'm looking forward to the next video.

Jeanie

[rajkumarijaan2]

@Diva63113 no you can not because the rose water is wat gives it that indian sweet taste. i never heard anyone substitute for vanilla.

[SaiE8]

drools