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Ready to make Kalakand Mix
🥄 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
🍽 Serves: 2 servings
A fuss-free, gluten-free Kalakand Mix made with real ingredients that you can prepare in minutes and store for whenever the sweet tooth calls.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you have ever craved the rich, milky sweetness of Kalakand but did not want to spend hours at the stove, this Ready to Make Kalakand Mix from Bake With Neetu is about to become your new best friend. With just a handful of pantry staples, you will have a beautifully fragrant, no-cook mix ready to transform into a classic Indian mithai whenever the craving strikes.
This mix is naturally gluten-free and made with real food ingredients, staying true to the Bake With Neetu philosophy of nourishing your family without shortcuts or artificial additives. Milk powder brings a generous protein boost, while cardamom offers powerful antioxidant and digestive benefits that make every bite as wholesome as it is delicious.
- ✅ Naturally gluten-free and free from artificial additives, making it a clean treat the whole family can enjoy with confidence.
- ✅ Rich in protein from real milk powder with no protein powder needed, perfectly aligned with the Bake With Neetu real food philosophy.
- ✅ Cardamom not only adds a warm, aromatic flavour but also supports healthy digestion and brings natural antioxidant goodness to every bite.
- ✅ This make-ahead dry mix saves you precious time in the kitchen so you will always have a head start on a homemade Indian sweet without the stress.
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Full measurements in the recipe card below)
DRY BASE
- • 2.5 cups milk powder — protein-rich base
- • 1.5 cups sugar — sweetener
- • 0.5 tsp cream of tartar — aids texture
- • pinch citric acid — mimics paneer tang
FLAVOUR
- • 6-7 cardamom pods — aromatic spice
Substitutions
| Ingredient | Swap |
|---|---|
| sugar | coconut sugar for less refined option |
| milk powder | coconut milk powder for dairy-free |
| cardamom pods | 0.5 tsp ready cardamom powder |
How to Make It — Step by Step
Cardamom Prep
Peel cardamom pods and grind seeds to a fine powder using a mortar or spice grinder
Combine Base
Add milk powder to a large mixing bowl and spread it evenly
Add Dry Ingredients
Add sugar, cream of tartar and citric acid to the bowl
Add Flavour
Sprinkle in cardamom powder and mix everything together until fully combined
Store the Mix
Transfer to an airtight jar and store in a cool dry place until you are ready to make Kalakand
Tips for the Best Result
Sift the milk powder before mixing to avoid lumps and ensure a fine, even texture in your Kalakand.
Use fresh cardamom pods and grind them just before adding for the most aromatic and vibrant flavor.
Use just a small pinch of citric acid as too much will make the mix overly tangy and affect the final taste of your Kalakand.
How to Store
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this is a ready-to-make mix. You will need to cook it with milk or condensed milk to prepare the final Kalakand sweet.
Cream of tartar helps mimic the slight tang of chenna (fresh paneer) that traditional Kalakand uses, giving it an authentic flavor.
Yes, all the ingredients in this mix are naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivity.
You can reduce sugar slightly to suit your taste, but it may affect the texture and consistency of the final Kalakand.
Nutrition Per Serving
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 servings) |
|---|---|
| Calories | — |
| Protein | — |
| Carbohydrates | — |
| Fiber | — |
| Fat | — |
| Sugar | — |
Estimates only — values vary with exact brands used.
Ingredients
- → 2+1/2 cups of milk powder
- → 1+1/2 cups of sugar
- → 1/2 of teaspoon cream of tartar
- → Pinch of citric acid
- → 6-7 cardamom pods
Instructions
- 1. Peel cardamom pods and grind seeds to a fine powder using a mortar or spice grinder
- 2. Add milk powder to a large mixing bowl and spread it evenly
- 3. Add sugar, cream of tartar and citric acid to the bowl
- 4. Sprinkle in cardamom powder and mix everything together until fully combined
- 5. Transfer to an airtight jar and store in a cool dry place until you are ready to make Kalakand
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