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Kalakand – 5 Ingredients Quick and Easy Indian Sweets Recipe

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Kalakand

{5 Ingredients Quick & Easy Recipe}

Kalakand - 5 Ingredients Quick & Easy Recipe

Kalakand – 5 Ingredients Quick & Easy Recipe

Remember my 2 ingredients Nariyal Laddoo ? These were made with Condensed milk and Dry coconut flakes, that’s it. Just 2 ingredients and these were instant hit with my girls. Kalakand is another recipe that I made with Condensed Milk that literally took 15 minutes from start to finish.

Condensed milk is the best discovery in the Indian Desserts  Culinary Journey. It has made life simple, quick, easy and efficient, just like all other recipes on my blog. Another secret Ingredient in making these creamy squares of delight is Ricotta Cheese. This is an Italian Cheese, that is close to Chhena /Paneer in texture.


The original recipe calls for Paneer and I adapted it by using Ricotta in place of Paneer. The difference in taste? NONE!! Have you checked Ruchi Dua’s Milk Peda made with RICOTTA CHEESE? Another simple, easy and delicious recipe to try and savor.

Kalakand - 5 Ingredients Quick & Easy Recipe

Kalakand – 5 Ingredients Quick & Easy Recipe

It is a perfect recipe, especially for those living outside India, in USA and UK.

I would completely recommend to use either Hard anodized pan or non stick pan for this recipe. For the original recipe from Nestle India – click here ! It is prepared using Paneer.

Read the recipe⇓ carefully for both the options, of making it with either Ricotta Cheese or Paneer.

Watch this video to discover the change in the consistency of Kalakand when cooking – https://youtu.be/W4lc7iqbHcU

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Kalakand - 5 Ingredients Quick and Easy Indian Sweets Recipe
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 8-10
 
Kalakand - Easy & Quick Recipe using Ricotta and Condensed Milk
Ingredients
IF MAKING WITH RICOTTA
  • Condensed milk - 1 can /400 grms (396 gms to be precise)
  • Ricotta Cheese - 1 small tub /425 grms
  • Khoya/Mawa Powder or Milk Powder - ½ cup
  • Cardamom Powder - of 4 cardamom pods, peels discarded
  • Garnish - ½ tbsp of each almonds and pistachios chopped into small pieces
IF MAKING WITH PANEER
  • Condensed milk - 1 can /400 grms (396 gms to be precise)
  • Paneer - 500 gms, grated
  • Khoya/Mawa Powder or Milk Powder - ¼ cup
  • Cardamom Powder - of 4 cardamom pods, peels discarded
  • Garnish - ½ tbsp of each almonds and pistachios chopped into small pieces
Instructions
SAME METHOD EITHER USING RICOTTA OR PANEER
  1. Take a 6-8 inches square deep bowl or rectangular 9-10 inches pan or even a deep plate can be used to set the kalakand.
  2. Either grease the dish with butter or ghee or line with a parchment paper. I lined mine with paper. Set aside.
  3. Take a heavy bottom hard anodized pan or non stick pan. Do not put it on the heat yet.
  4. Add ricotta cheese or Paneer + Milk Powder or Mawa Powder + Condensed Milk to the pan.
  5. Give it a good mix with a spatula. Put the pan on medium high heat.
  6. Cook the mixture on medium to medium high heat, alternating in between the temperatures.
  7. VERY IMPORTANT - Constantly stir the mixture to avoid burning.
  8. The mix of condensed milk and ricotta will be very liquidy to begin with. It will start solidifying and start coming together eventually. Manage the heat.
  9. My mix took exactly 13 minutes, when it started leaving the sides of the pan and came together.
  10. IMPORTANT- If you are using the Paneer, the recipe and method is same. It might take 8-10 minutes for Paneer and condensed milk to come together, since Paneer is more solid in texture than the ricotta.
  11. Switch off the heat. Transfer the kalakand mix to the greased or lined tray/bowl.
  12. Spread it out evenly with a spatula or hand (if you can take some heat).
  13. Sprinkle the cardamom powder + chopped almonds & pistachios on top.
  14. Press it down gently.
  15. Let it set for 2 hrs before cutting into squares.
  16. For cleaner edges, refrigerate the kalakand to cool down.
  17. Cut into desirable pieces! Enjoy!
  18. I love kalakand when it’s chilled.
Storage - you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Diwali is coming up in 2 weeks, a festival of light, joy and love, laughter and happiness. Lord Ganesha and Shri Lakshmi are worshipped this day for health, wealth and prosperity. People buy Gold and Silver coins for Diwali and exchange presents. Diwali fills up the hearts of people with warmth and stomachs with lots and lots of sweets.

Kalakand is a perfect recipe for Diwali and other festivals. You can’t beat it that it is made JUST WITH 5 INGREDIENTS and Cooked under 15 minutes.

Do let me know what are your preparations for the Diwali? I am sure there is a huge variety of sweets and savories planned. If not, then try my Poha Chiwda and Corn Poha Chiwda , Kaju Masala , Makhana Masala for the savories. Try Gulab jamun , rasgulla and Gujiya from the blog for the sweets.

It is perfect to take as a Hostess Gift. You can make it for that no plan dinner party. If you are allergic to nuts, skip the garnish of nuts.

I have to tell you that my girls have fallen in love with this delicate, creamy and amazingly flavorful sweet from India. You have to try to believe me.

Kalakand - 5 Ingredients Quick & Easy Recipe

Kalakand – 5 Ingredients Quick & Easy Recipe

You can order the INGREDIENts from amazon. This will help me earn a small commission to keep the blog running.

Condensed MIlk

Ricotta cheese

Milk powder

Cardamom powder

Pistachio

Almonds

Stirring Spatula

Tray for setting the Kalakand

Ganesh Lakshmi Idols

 

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Kalakand - 5 Ingredients Quick & Easy Recipe

Kalakand – 5 Ingredients Quick & Easy Recipe

I am sure that you will try this recipe this Diwali. This is the easiest Sweet to make this festival, either you have lot of time or are pressed for time.

If you try it, then do give me the feedback.

In my Kitchen, you will always EAT HAPPY & STAY HAPPY!!

Sonal

Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}

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Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}

Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}

Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}

Hey, wanna have a slice of the chocolate cake that is super moist and extremely soft, with a texture of almost like a SPONGE CAKE? Look no further! Because my dear reader, the best eggless chocolate cake recipe is right here, and that too made in MICROWAVE! Holy-Moly.. right? I know that expression. 😀 . Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless} which is an exactly 10 MINUTES RECIPE FROM START TO FINISH, is here to make your life more fun.

Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}

Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}


It is exactly 2 weeks from now, before the kids go back to school. They are kind of nervous with new city and new school, but gearing up everyday bit by bit to face the new challenges. With that ahead, the girls are looking for comfort in everything around. And a Good and Easy Chocolate Cake can never disappoint. I am sure that you agree with me.

As Audrey Hepburn wisely mentions –

Let’s face it, a nice creamy chocolate cake does a lot for lot of people, it does for me !!

Whenever I am in down the drains kind of mood, my mom always tells me to put a piece of chocolate in my mouth and the world will be better. It is magical because it happens, as soon as the chocolate touches my tongue, it takes away my worries. Imagine, what a big slice of Chocolate Cake can do for your spirit!!

Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}

Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}

My sister in law, Neha shared this recipe with me. It was about 7-8 years ago, that I had tasted Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless} for the first time at her house. I was totally in awe of the texture and taste of the cake. It was hard for me to believe that it was made in the microwave.

So much time flew by and I had forgotten all about it, until Myraa (my little one) went berserk few days ago asking for a chocolate cake and that too quick. I could have bought her a ready made cake, that would have been the quickest solution, but then I didn’t do it. I totally dislike market bought chocolate cakes that are overtly sweet and too fashionable in the name of a simple chocolate cake.

I pinged Neha and requested the recipe. She was very kind to share the recipe then and there. And now here I am, sharing the recipe with you all.

A Chocolate cake Recipe Shared is worth Million bucks Shared! That might sound like an exaggeration to many. But I can swear by it. And especially, when it is quick, easy, eggless or eggfree, soft, moist, and a perfect chocolate cake recipe.

If you ever wonder if you can make/bake a cake in microwave (not convection), then this is your stop for the recipe.

Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}

Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}

I made the Quick Chocolate Sauce for the cake and boom that added to the charm of the simple chocolate cake in microwave.

This cake uses condensed milk , All purpose flour , sugar , baking soda , baking powder, cocoa powder, butter, chocolate chips, heavy cream  and semi sweet chocolate chips .

The kitchen utensils used are – mixing bowl , pyrex 7 cups glass bowl that is microwave safe , a kitchen whisk .

Some other very POPULAR CHOCOLATE CAKES from my blog are – Super moist eggless chocolate cake and blender chocolate cake .

Here is how to make Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}.

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Recipe type: Dessert
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Serves: 8-10
 
Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless} - Made in 10 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
  • All purpose flour - 1 cup
  • Cocoa powder, unsweetened - ¼ cup
  • Sugar - ⅛ cup
  • Salt - 1 small pinch
  • Baking powder - ½ tsp
  • Baking soda - ½ tsp
Wet Ingredients
  • Butter - ¼ cup, melted
  • Condensed Milk - 200 gms (1/2 of the 400 gms can)
  • Vanilla essence/extract - 1 tsp
  • Water - 1 cup
Ingredients for Quick Chocolate Sauce (optional)
  • Heavy Cream - ¼ cup
  • Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips - ⅓ cup
Instructions
  1. Grease your microwave safe bowl (preferrably glass) with some butter. Use at least 7 cups or 1.65L capacity bowl. Do not use the smaller bowl or else the cake batter will over flow the bowl in the process. Set aside.
  2. Take a mixing bowl and add all the wet ingredients, except water. Stir well till condensed milk is mixed well with other ingredients.
  3. Now add all the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl. Mix and add water. Stir everything well into a batter, free of lumps.
  4. Pour the batter in the greased Pyrex Bowl.
  5. Microwave on HIGH for EXACTLY 7 MINUTES.
  6. Take out the bowl from the microwave. Let it rest for 3-4 minutes before you take it out from the bowl.
  7. Run a knife inside, along the sides of the bowl and then carefully take the cake out by flipping it gently on a plate. Your Microwave Chocolate Cake is ready to be devoured.
Making Quick Chocolate Sauce
  1. In case you want to enrich it more with quick chocolate sauce, then here is the simplest recipe for that.
  2. Warm up the heavy cream in microwave safe bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds. Take it out and add the semi sweet chocolate chips to the bowl. Take a fork or a spoon and stir the cream and chocolate chips well, till they combine to make a sauce. That's it!
  3. Drizzle this sauce over the super soft and super moist microwave chocolate cake.
  4. Cut a thick slice of it and INDULGE!
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Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}

Microwave Chocolate Cake {Eggless}

In my kitchen, you will always BAKE HAPPY and STAY HAPPY!!
Sonal

 

 

Nariyal Ladoo / Coconut Fudge – 2 Ingredients Recipe!

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Nariyal Ladoo / Coconut Fudge – 2 Ingredients Recipe!

Nariyal Ladoo / Coconut Fudge - 2 Ingredients Recipe!

Nariyal Ladoo / Coconut Fudge – 2 Ingredients Recipe!

Nariyal Ladoo / Coconut Fudge – 2 Ingredients Recipe is the best dessert option for your sweet cravings. It is 2 ingredients and done under 10 minutes. Can it better than that? You must believe me when I say that it is your dessert for that midnight dessert cravings.

Nariyal is called Coconut in English. Ladoo is kind of Fudge, made with either of these components – milk solids which is mawa/khoya or condensed milk.

Nariyal Ladoo / Coconut Fudge - 2 Ingredients Recipe!

Nariyal Ladoo / Coconut Fudge – 2 Ingredients Recipe!

My kids had been asking for some dessert with coconut for a while now. I had been procrastinating the idea of making any more mithai. But then the season of festivals breaks all the barges of controlled and limited eating.

Festivals ring in the zest and celebration of life, bringing us closer to our roots and family traditions.

I grew up in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India and now I live in USA. I miss home when it is festival time. It is so ironic that I call USA my home now, but when I actually talk about home, it is still my mom and dad’s home.

Festivals were larger than life in my home, a joint family of 13 family members and pets. 7 cousins = 5 sisters + 2 brothers – we called ourselves the 7 colors of the Rainbow and often sang that popular song from Amitabh’s movie – Hum woh saat rang hain, jo jahan rangeen banayenge… :D.. such good innocent old days…

Then life happened and now we do not get to meet each other for all the festivals either. Especially, me being so far..almost Saat samundar paar… sigh 🙁

Nariyal Ladoo / Coconut Fudge - 2 Ingredients Recipe!

Nariyal Ladoo / Coconut Fudge – 2 Ingredients Recipe!

But you know what? Festivals are meant to cheer us up, fill us up with the joy and brighten up our spirits. Isn’t that true? Life happens but we can definitely steer our life to the right path if we want to…

Live Life with a smile on your face, no matter what it throws at you….

These coconut ladoos definitely cheer me and the girls, up. So quick and easy to make. Faster to finish. The best part is that it is totally a no brainer and you want to keep this recipe handy for those last minute guests, or get togethers or take these as hostess gift or make these to celebrate life – just like that.

Some other Mithai Recipes from my blog are – Besan ka Halwa , Sewayi ki Kheer , Kaju Chocolate Barfi , Pista Kalakand and more.

This is how I made it!

Kitchen Equipments Required – heavy bottom pan, stirring spoon, a plate with dry coconut shreds, another plate to keep the finished balls.

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Nariyal Ladoo / Coconut Fudge - 2 Ingredients Recipe!
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
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Serves: 20
 
2 ingredients Coconut Ladoo Recipe. An easy recipe to make.
Ingredients
  • Condensed milk - 200 gms or ½ a can or 7 oz.
  • Coconut shredded, dry, fine and unsweetened - 1&1/2 cup + ¼ cup more to roll.
  • Ghee or vegetable oil to grease your hands for rolling:
Instructions
  1. Pour the condensed milk in heavy bottom pan. Add 1&1/2 cups of dry coconut to it and mix.
  2. Cook the condensed milk and coconut mixture in the heavy bottom pan, on medium low flame. Stir the mixture continuously to avoid burning.
  3. Within 3-4 minutes, the mixture will start leaving the sides and come together as kind of sticky dough.
  4. Switch off the gas and let rest for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Grease your palms with ghee or vegetable oil.
  6. Pinch a small portion of the mixture and roll between your hands into balls.
  7. Roll them in dry coconut now.
  8. That's it! It's ready! Can you beat that? So easy and so efficiently done!
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Make it for any festival, be it diwali or holi.

In my Indian American Kitchen – you will always Eat Happy & Stay Happy!

Have a great festival season you all!

Sonal

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