Mango Kalakand

          kalakand is a traditional Indian sweet that is very popular in almost every special occasions, parties and festivals. It is very easy to prepare right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Make them super easy and fast with some store bought paneer. Here in this recipe I have used Amul paneer. 

          So let me share Mango Kalakand, which is a healthy version with the goodness of paneer and mango, the two main ingredients in preparing this absolutely amazing dessert. Garnish as desired and enjoy them chilled or at room temperature. So do give it a try and impress your loved ones with some homemade delicacy by checking an easy step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 1 cup mango pulp (I used Alphonso variety)
• 200 gms. paneer (I used Amul Paneer), crumbled
• 1/3 cup milk powder
• 1/4 cup sugar or to taste 
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp. ghee
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp. kewra water
• 1 tsp. chopped almonds
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachios 
• few dry rose petals 

           In a non-stick pan, add the mango pulp, paneer, sugar, salt, milk powder and milk. Mix everything well and simmer on a low flame. Keep stirring continuously till it is half reduced.

          Add the ghee, cardamom powder and kewra water. Continue to stir till it turns into a thick mass and starts to leave the sides of the pan. 

          Switch off the flame and transfer to a greased plate. Garnish with the chopped pistachios, almonds and dry rose petals. Allow it to cool and refrigerate for some time. 

          Cut as desired and enjoy at room temperature or chilled. Great for any festive occasion or as an after meal dessert. 

                        In a non-stick pan, add mango pulp, paneer, sugar, salt, milk powder...

                & milk. Mix well & simmer on low flame. Stir continuously till half reduced.

                      Add ghee, cardamom powder & kewra water. Stir till it turns into a
                      thick mass & starts to leave the sides of the pan. 

                        Transfer to a greased plate. 

                      Garnish with chopped pistachios, almonds & dry rose petals. Allow it
                      to cool & refrigerate for some time. 

                       Cut as desired and enjoy.

                                Serve chilled or at room temperature.