Cocoa Powder
Modern evolution of traditional Indian sweets! A sweet fusion of cardamom and chocolate
Description
Powder made from cacao beans. Didn't exist in original Indian cuisine, but currently mega-trending in modern India as the ultimate flavor for arranging traditional sweets (Mithai) for youth.
Classification: For Youth,Flavoring,Modern Sweets
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How to use
Ingredients
- Cocoa powder(Unsweetened)
Instructions
- Prepare rich milk chunks (Khoya/Mawa) boiling milk for hours.
- Halve this Khoya, mix cardamom/sugar into one half making white dough.
- Knead massive 'cocoa powder' and sugar into the other half making chocolate-colored dough.
- Layer white/black doughs, press solid, cut into diamonds, completing modern India's ultimate fusion sweet 'Chocolate Barfi'.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
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Pairing
Chocolate Barfi, Chocolate Peda, Modak (Choco flavor)
Trivia
[Hardcore] A sweet vendor's (Mithaiwala) survival strategy to retain modern Indian youths tending to avoid 'traditional Mithai (Indian sweets) as too sweet and old-fashioned'. Cocoa bitterness neutralizes intense sugar sweetness, matching surprisingly well with exotic cardamom aroma.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Usage] Distribute chocolate-flavored Barfi (milk sweet) glaringly decorated with silver foil (Vark) to relatives with a smug face as Diwali (Festival of Lights) gifts!
Allergen
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