Kalakand

The ultimate sweet for all occasions. Well, if you have had Kalakand I am sure you would all be thinking it is going to take your soul out to bring it to this form. I never knew it would be this easy until I tried it out. 


You need
Ricotta cheese (whole milk)- 1 tub (15oz)
Condensed milk - 1 can
Cardamom powder - 2 pinches
Saffron - a pinch
Almonds & Pistachios - (slivered)


Method

• In a wide bowl pour the condensed milk and Ricotta cheese (1:1 ratio). Mix together well until they are combined.

• Add the cardamom powder, stir well and microwave for 5 minutes.
• Take it out stir well and microwave for another 5 minutes. (Keep checking inside the microwave so the contents do not bubble out of the container)
• At this point it will begin to start getting grainy but still has more of liquid.
• Take it out, stir and microwave for 2 minutes. (Keep checking so the contents do not bubble out)
• Take it out, stir and microwave for 1 minute. Repeat this for another 4 minutes microwaving for every one minute only. Do not place it all together for 5 minutes.
• Between 15-17 minutes you will notice the contents becoming grainy and thick coming to the right consistency that you can pour it out onto a plate. It will not be runny. 
• Garnish with almonds, pistachios and saffron and set aside to cool.
• Once cool cut into diamonds and serve.
• Relish your ultimate sweet