I used to love Pal Khoa as a kid and still do. Traditionally, Pal Khoa is prepared by boiling milk and simmering it for about 2 hours with sugar until it becomes thick and concentrated. Here's a quick method using Condensed milk and some plain yoghurt.
A big, wide microwaveable bowl
Stainless steel spoon to stir
Empty the tin of condensed milk (no need to add sugar since its sweetened) into a big microwave-safe bowl (preferably glass).
Microwave for a minute.
Add a tablespoon of yoghurt to it, mix well and microwave for another minute. You can see the coagulation that occurs.
Let stand for a minute, then repeat the same step for upto 3 tbsp of yoghurt, in 1-minute intervals.
You can see the contents of the bowl raising as it is being heated. The texture becomes thicker and closer to that of Khoa after about 5 minutes.
Add a tsp of milk if required.
Stop microwaving once the consistency is that of Pal Khoa. This will take a maximum of 10 minutes, including waiting time.
Garnish with shredded almonds and enjoy :)
This can be prepared quickly when there are unexpected guests or when you do not feel like slogging in the kitchen :)
Pal Khoa is often used interchangeably with "Theratti pal" which is the next stage of thickening of milk, I guess. Let me confirm with amma and update this.
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| 5 Minute Pal Kova - Microwave method |
What You Need -
- Sweetened Condensed milk (Milkmaid) - 1 tin (Low-fat works well too)
- Plain Yoghurt / Curd - 3 tbsp
- Milk - 2 tsp (optional)
A big, wide microwaveable bowl
Stainless steel spoon to stir
How To -
Empty the tin of condensed milk (no need to add sugar since its sweetened) into a big microwave-safe bowl (preferably glass).
Microwave for a minute.
Add a tablespoon of yoghurt to it, mix well and microwave for another minute. You can see the coagulation that occurs.
Let stand for a minute, then repeat the same step for upto 3 tbsp of yoghurt, in 1-minute intervals.
You can see the contents of the bowl raising as it is being heated. The texture becomes thicker and closer to that of Khoa after about 5 minutes.
Add a tsp of milk if required.
Stop microwaving once the consistency is that of Pal Khoa. This will take a maximum of 10 minutes, including waiting time.
Garnish with shredded almonds and enjoy :)
This can be prepared quickly when there are unexpected guests or when you do not feel like slogging in the kitchen :)
Pal Khoa is often used interchangeably with "Theratti pal" which is the next stage of thickening of milk, I guess. Let me confirm with amma and update this.
Aways wanted to try this; thank you for showing how it is done.
ReplyDeleteRita
I'm very happy to hear that :) Hope you relish the sweet made this quick way!
ReplyDeleteevan i will do like this it it very easy & tasty.
ReplyDeleteyes chithi, so quick and fool-proof :)
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