Khoya Barfi(Milk Squares)
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- Number of Servings: 24
Ingredients
1kg.Skim Milk Powder(any Brand)300gms.Cane SugarOR300gms.Splenda No Calorie sweetner(Zero/Natura)200ml.Skim Milk100gms.Pistachioes100gms.Clarified Butter(Ghee)2tbsps.Kewra OR Rose Essence 4-5 leaves of Silver Foil for decorating
PREPARATION
Soak the Pistachioes for 15 minutes.Peel,sliver and keep ready.
If Sugar is of the fine variety keep it aside.If it is granulated then powder it and keep.
Mix the Milk Powder and Milk together to form a thick Paste.
METHOD
Pressure cook the thick Milk paste for 2-3 whistles. Remove from fire and let pressure subside.This forms Khoya(solidified Milk).
In a non-stick wok mix the Powdered Sugar,cooked Milk Powder and the Ghee well together.Cook on a slow fire stirring constantly till the Mixture starts to form a ball.Mix in the Essence chosen and spread evenly on a greased Steel Tray with a Spatula.Spread the slivered Pistachioes evenly on this Milk Mixture.On top of this if desired gently spread Silver Foil taking care to see that it does not stick to your hands.Cover and let set till cool and firm.Cut into 24 squares with a sharp knife.Line a square or Rectangular Tupperware container with Butter Paper and gently put the Squares on this.Keep refrigerated till these Squares get over.These stay for 4-5 days in the 'Fridge.
TIP
If greater sweetness is desired increase to personal liking.Splenda will not raise the Calories but please keep in mind that Sugar will.
Number of Servings: 24
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.
Soak the Pistachioes for 15 minutes.Peel,sliver and keep ready.
If Sugar is of the fine variety keep it aside.If it is granulated then powder it and keep.
Mix the Milk Powder and Milk together to form a thick Paste.
METHOD
Pressure cook the thick Milk paste for 2-3 whistles. Remove from fire and let pressure subside.This forms Khoya(solidified Milk).
In a non-stick wok mix the Powdered Sugar,cooked Milk Powder and the Ghee well together.Cook on a slow fire stirring constantly till the Mixture starts to form a ball.Mix in the Essence chosen and spread evenly on a greased Steel Tray with a Spatula.Spread the slivered Pistachioes evenly on this Milk Mixture.On top of this if desired gently spread Silver Foil taking care to see that it does not stick to your hands.Cover and let set till cool and firm.Cut into 24 squares with a sharp knife.Line a square or Rectangular Tupperware container with Butter Paper and gently put the Squares on this.Keep refrigerated till these Squares get over.These stay for 4-5 days in the 'Fridge.
TIP
If greater sweetness is desired increase to personal liking.Splenda will not raise the Calories but please keep in mind that Sugar will.
Number of Servings: 24
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 142.3
- Total Fat: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 11.9 mg
- Sodium: 45.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 20.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 2.0 g
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