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Instant Khoya Recipe

Tanvi Srivastava
Learn how to make homemade instant khoya (mawa) using milk powder using just 3 ingredients in this easy tutorial.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1 +¼ cup

Equipment

  • Non stick wide pan
  • Soft spatula

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup whole milk or half & half
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 cup whole dry milk powder I use Nido brand

Instructions
 

  • Measure out the ingredients. Once we start cooking, the process goes fast. You could either use a greased bowl to set the khoya or I use silicone or paper muffin liners to portion the khoya while I am setting it. This way, I can store it in small ortions and use as needed.
  • All the cooking will be on low flame. In a non stick pan (I use 8 inch pan), add the milk and ghee. Place on a low and let warm up until ghee melts. You may stir 1-2 times using a soft spatula.
  • Wait for the milk to come to a gentle boil, then add the milk powder.
  • Using a soft spatula, mix the milk powder and let cook. Keep stirring in about 2-4 minutes, the mixture will thicken and you will be able to easily able to fold it over itself. Cook for maximum 1-2 minutes more till the mixture appears soft and smooth like when khoya is warmed up.
  • Take off the stove and while still warm, immediately spoon it in the silicone muffin liners. Press down to pack and smoothen the top.
  • Let chill refrigerated for 3-4 hours. Peel off the liners.
  • Un mould and store in the fridge for 5-6 days. Or freeze for 2 months in ziplock bags. Grate, crumble or use instant khoya as needed.

Notes

  • Use whole milk to achieve the best texture and flavor. The higher fat content contributes to the creamy richness of khoya.
  • Use a wide, shallow pan for making khoya. This helps you in stirring and also makes sure that nothing burns.
  • Cook entirely on low heat else the milk or the milk powder will start scorching.
  • Texture Variation - If you want a grainy khoya (danedaar khoya), cook a little longer until the milk & milk powder mixture is granular.
  • Flavor Variation: Add a pinch of cardamom powder or saffron strands during cooking for adding flavor to khoya.
Few Recipe Ideas to Use Homemade Instant Khoya/Mawa 
  1. Chashni Wali Gujiya
  2. Mawa Cake
  3. Peda
  4. Gajar Halwa
  5. Gajar Ladoo
  6. Kala Jamun
  7. Til Mawa Roll
  8. Rose Pistachio Mawa Ladoo
  9. Khoya Paneer Kali Mirch
  10. Khoya Matar
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