Make Halwai-Style Kalakand at Home!

By Sanjeev Vekariya

4 August, 2025

Kalakand is a traditional Indian milk-based sweet made with condensed milk and paneer, known for its soft, grainy texture and rich, creamy flavor.

Ingredients

– 1 liter full-fat milk – 250g paneer (crumbled) – 3–4 tbsp sugar – 1/4 tsp cardamom powder – Chopped pistachios & almonds – 1 tsp ghee (for greasing)

Step 1

Simmer 1L milk to half, stir constantly.

Step 2

Add paneer to thick milk. Stir & cook.

Step 3

Mix sugar, cardamom. Cook till thick & non-sticky.

Step 4

Grease tray, add mix, spread smooth.

Step 5

Top with nuts. Set at room temp 2 hrs.

Step 6

Set, slice & savor homemade halwai kalakand!

Tips

Use fresh paneer, add rose water, store in fridge 4-5 days