Kalakand, Indian milk and paneer sweet
An Indian delicacy: a creamy mixture of milk thickened with crumbled paneer cheese, sweetened and flavored with cardamom, finished with ghee, spread on a …
This cheese cake is a delicious alternative to traditional sandwiches. It’s easy to prepare and is suitable for all tastes.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time20 min
- Resting30 min
- Total1 hr 5 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodSaucepan
- Estimated cost$1.89 $0.32 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
people
- $0.99
- $0.10
- $0.27
- $0.53
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Boil the milk and let it reduce slightly.
- Add the crumbled paneer. ≈ 3 min
- Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns white and thickens.
- Add the sugar and cardamom. ≈ 3 min
- Once almost all the liquid has evaporated, add the ghee. ≈ 3 min
- Spread the kalakand on a plate and sprinkle with dried fruits. ≈ 4 min
- Let it cool completely, then cut into the desired shape.
The bill
Kalakand, Indian milk and paneer sweet
- 1 liter of milk$0.99
- 1/2 cup of sugar, to taste$0.10
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom$0.27
- 1 tablespoon of ghee$0.53
Total$1.89
that's $0.32 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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