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Khoya (Mawa / Milk Solids)

ミルクの旨味の限界突破!インドスイーツの土台となる甘い粘土

Vegetarian

Description

Solidified milk slowly simmering on low for hours stirring constantly to completely evaporate moisture. Has intense milk richness and faint caramel aroma, acting as premium sweets base.

Classification: For Maniacs,Dairy,Ultra Rich

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How to use

Ingredients

  • Milk(Full-fat milk)

Instructions

  1. When making Gulab Jamun (world's sweetest fried dumpling), knead massive Khoya (Mawa) into wheat flour and a little baking powder to make dough.
  2. Roll small, fry slowly in low-temp oil cooking to the core.
  3. Soak in super-sweet syrup scented with cardamom/rose water, completing when Khoya absorbs syrup puffing to the limit.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

None

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Kneaded mix of milk powder and a little heavy cream (highly excellent as easy sub)

Pairing

Gulab Jamun, Barfi, Peda (Various Indian sweets)

Trivia

[Hardcore] 'Khoya' or 'Mawa'. Almost all North Indian sweet confections (Mithai) are made based on this 'Khoya'. Since only ~200g is yielded from 1L of milk, during festivals (Diwali etc.) milk across India is consumed to make this Khoya.

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Usage] Scoop freshly made Khoya mixed just with sugar and cardamom powder while still warm, hogging it as the ultimate milk caramel!

Allergen

Dairy

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