Sweetening your Diwali from my kitchen with...

November 12, 2020

Sweetening your Diwali from my kitchen with... Mango swirl kalakand in mango cream sauce. . For all those who celebrate Diwali, it’s one of the most important time of the year. It’s time to spread a smile, savor and sweeten our times with friends and family. And there’s no better way than to cook up some sweetness in your kitchen. The aromas, flavors and colors... they transport you to a world of bliss. . It’s been some very busy days at work, so I haven’t been able to go the whole nine yards... but managed to make this quick version of kalakand last night - mix together... 1 & 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup milk/mawa powder. Heat in a pot on slow flame for a good 15-20 minutes or until the mix is thickened to a consistency thicker than oatmeal. Mix in some chopped/powdered nuts and spices (almonds, pistachios, cashews, cardamom, saffron) and a couple spoons of puréed mango. Mix well and transfer to a greased (with ghee) flat casserole dish. Top with a couple more spoons of puréed mango and swirl with a knife or chopstick. Set in refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours. Cut into squares and serve atop mango cream (puréed mango and a dash of heavy cream). . Sending everyone joyous Diwali wishes with this sweet plated expression. More plates to be shared in the next few days. Stay tuned. . Make it. Share it. Tag it #platedexpressions . Backdrop: Weathered white [custom hand painted backdrop by @neha.limaye] . . . . . #diwali #diwalisweets #kalakand #mangokalakand #happydiwali #diwali2020 #dessert #indiandessert #indiansweets #indianfood #indianfoodtales #indianfoodreview #raw_foodie #raw_featuremyfood #raw_sweets_ #raw_sweets #onourcreativetable #buzzfeast #cuisine_creations #cuisine_captures #foodartblog #foodstyling #foodart #artofplating #plated #diwalidecor #copyrightplatedexpressions