"Enspicelopedia", a reference guide which gives pictorial lesson on many unique spices and herbs. In this first series I've collected info on few spices which plays a major part in our Indian cuisine.
Khoya / Mawa, is a dairy product used as a base for making many sweets and gravies. Milk is boiled and reduced to semi- solid state, which looks like a thick sticky mass. Based on the consitency, khoya can be classified into 3 types.
1. Firm Khoya / Bhatti – Milk boiled and reduced to a thick paste and later molded to make it firm, used for burfis.
2. Soft Khoya / Chikna – Milk boiled annd reduced to a sticky paste, used for halwas.
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Mullai.
Paneer is the most common form of mild soft Indian cheese. Making your own at home is ridiculously easy and fun. Though, lookwise mine might not be a perfect match to those firm store bought paneer, but tastewise, was far better and fresh. Moreover the satisfaction that you gain after making something from scratch turning pretty good….. Priceless!!! Here's a glimpse of my modest attempt.
Ghee (Clarified Butter) is a semi-liquid form of Butter that has the milk solids and water removed by following a special heating and straining process. Stays fresh up to 6 months and dos not need refrigeration. Takes about an hour (approx) for the entire process.