Kalakand

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Kalakand
pistachios

Kalakand is a sweet cheese confection from India.[1] It has been described as "akin to Italian cheesecake, firmer in texture than milk cake, but softer than burfis."[2]

History

Kalakand was invented in 1947 by the

confectioner) Baba Thakur Das & Sons in Alwar, Rajasthan after Das emigrated from Pakistan following the Partition of India.[3][4][5]

Preparation

To make kalakand,

pistachios. After cooling, it is cut into squares and served.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Lakshmi Wennakoski-Bielicki (2015). Pure Vegetarian: 108 Indian-Inspired Recipes to Nourish Body and Soul. Shambhala. p. 212.
  2. ^ Meg Cotner (2012). Food Lovers' Guide To® Queens: The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings. Globe Pequot. p. 169.
  3. ^ Team Bizdom (2018). Bizdom Quiz Book. Team Bizdom. p. 24.
  4. ^ Chef. Kumar Bhaskar (2021). Theory of Culinary Arts. Rudra Publications. p. 100.
  5. ^ "20 Indian sweets recipes for you to try at home". Condé Nast Traveller India. July 2, 2020.
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