Dates Kalakand

          Kalakand is a traditional Indian sweet that is very popular in 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. 

           So let me share this yummy kalakand made out of some dates and it turned out just amazing. It is a healthy version with the goodness of dates and paneer, the two main ingredients in preparing this homemade delicacy. Garnish with chopped pistachios and dry rose petals and enjoy as and when desired. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

• 12-15 dates, soaked for an hour, pitted and pureed
• 100-150 gms. paneer, crumbled (I used Amul paneer)
• 1 tbsp. ghee
• 2-3 tbsp. milk powder
• 1/3 cup milk
• pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp. rose water 
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp. tutti frutti (opt)
• 1 tbsp. chopped pistachios 
• 1 tsp. dry rose petals

          In a non-stick pan, add all the above mentioned ingredients (except tutti frutti, pistachios and dry rose petals). 

          Mix everything well and simmer on a low flame. Keep stirring continuously till the moisture is all absorbed. (Midway, add the tutti frutti, which is purely optional).

          Switch off the flame and transfer to a greased plate. Garnish with the chopped pistachios 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. 





Note - 
I have added some tutti frutti, but you may omit it and make it completely sugar free.

                    In a non-stick pan, add all ingredients (except pistachios & dry rose petals). 

                               Mix everything well and simmer on a low flame. 

                                Keep stirring continuously...... 

                                 Add tutti frutti (which is purely optional).

                                Keep stirring......

                                Keep stirring...... till moisture is all absorbed. 

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

                               Cut as desired & enjoy at room temperature or chilled.