tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post116122360493901677..comments2024-03-16T06:57:34.250-04:00Comments on Bong Mom's CookBook: Kalakand for DeepavaliBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-37837864270752175322012-11-16T22:28:25.126-05:002012-11-16T22:28:25.126-05:00It is usually done by 15mins for most people. By 1...It is usually done by 15mins for most people. By 10 it does get thicker. After 10 go by steps of 1 min to see you are getting the right textureBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-51103494548717229222012-11-16T16:40:16.834-05:002012-11-16T16:40:16.834-05:00Hi,
My mixture seemed pretty thick after 10 mins. ...Hi,<br />My mixture seemed pretty thick after 10 mins. Do you think it could be done that quickly?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Beena.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-30919357929479902832012-08-20T14:27:25.914-04:002012-08-20T14:27:25.914-04:00Thank you so much…the Kalakand came out so good, a...Thank you so much…the Kalakand came out so good, almost perfect in first trial! I used the 1.5:1 ratio; even managed took some pics….thanks again for sharing the recipe!!!sharmita sahanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-51031613969186541662012-08-17T17:03:14.462-04:002012-08-17T17:03:14.462-04:00It remains same. However you can use little more o...It remains same. However you can use little more of ricotta too, say 1.5:1. Would not go more than that.<br />You can check the comments on this post to see if anyone did any variationBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-82964945133210092432012-08-17T13:37:53.412-04:002012-08-17T13:37:53.412-04:00planning to make kalakand for the first time and c...planning to make kalakand for the first time and came across your recipe which was posted some time back…….do you still use the same 1:1 ratio for Ricotta and Condensed Milk? Just wondering if you or anyone have made any updates on this recipe recently….….thank you in advance for your response. <br /><br />Sharmita Sahanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-34071340612963300012012-01-15T08:54:31.710-05:002012-01-15T08:54:31.710-05:00I tried out the recipe & it came out very nice...I tried out the recipe & it came out very nice. Everybody liked it a lot. Thanks for sharing this Kalakand recipe!<br /><br />LilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-36732633085485222752011-10-26T08:10:15.404-04:002011-10-26T08:10:15.404-04:00Scintill...
You can do it on the stove top but it...Scintill...<br /><br />You can do it on the stove top but it will take some stirring and more time.<br /><br />Bornfree<br /><br />Do you have a Microwave ? What containers do you use for it ? Anything with a flat bottom and raised sides that is MW safe will work. Broiler is not a good idea.<br />You can of course do it on stove top.Bong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-29608528096111986712011-10-26T00:35:50.799-04:002011-10-26T00:35:50.799-04:00HI, I wanted to know whether I can make it in a br...HI, I wanted to know whether I can make it in a broiler. If I cover the cheese and condensed milk mixture and put it in broiler, will it be fine? I do not have a flat microwave proof dish :(bornfree_100https://www.blogger.com/profile/07499460905504136002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-40124719483172709692011-09-19T14:20:56.706-04:002011-09-19T14:20:56.706-04:00Hey! I love to cook but have very lil experience i...Hey! I love to cook but have very lil experience in our bangali ranna, thanks to being spoilt by nani! I don't have a microwave but wanna make this..please recommend how! xscintillementelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16362826525373709213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-19809521550123116852011-08-29T18:03:59.889-04:002011-08-29T18:03:59.889-04:00Just blogged abt this. Thanks for an easy recipe!
...Just blogged abt this. Thanks for an easy recipe!<br />http://www.apycooking.com/2011/08/easy-microwave-kalakand.htmlAparna S Mallyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00366918707387955566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-82951782909249632792011-02-18T09:38:25.092-05:002011-02-18T09:38:25.092-05:00Tried the kalakand out, came out really wonderful....Tried the kalakand out, came out really wonderful....my son complimented by saying "it was softer than the kind we buy"<br /><br />I used a slightly different proportion<br />32 oz ricotta cheese with 1 can condensed milk.<br />I cooked it on a stove top, as I am not a confident cook when it comes to using the microwave.<br />Turned out really well. <br />Thanks for posting the recipe Bong MomSushmitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-54562882804873557412011-02-17T13:45:39.623-05:002011-02-17T13:45:39.623-05:00Anon
As far as I can remember, this made 16-20 pi...Anon<br /><br />As far as I can remember, this made 16-20 pieces.<br />Do the math for 60 :-D(3 times of each approx.)<br />Also I would suggest if it is your first time do in batches instead of doing all togetherBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-45363522635008523492011-02-17T13:18:41.309-05:002011-02-17T13:18:41.309-05:00Hi Sandeepa,
Your recipe sounds really great! I&...Hi Sandeepa, <br /><br />Your recipe sounds really great! I'm having some people over this weekend and wanted to make this sweet. How much ricotta cheese and condensed milk do you think I would need to make 60 pieces? Please let me know when you get a chance. <br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-50204902200873705222010-09-21T18:15:57.372-04:002010-09-21T18:15:57.372-04:00Hey Sandeepa,
Thanks a ton!! your recipe was a gr...Hey Sandeepa,<br /><br />Thanks a ton!! your recipe was a great hit on our Durga puja pre meetings!! i am soo glad..<br /><br />SharmiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-18719918334403960892010-09-13T21:18:51.038-04:002010-09-13T21:18:51.038-04:00Hey Sharmi
You know what, I think that is because...Hey Sharmi<br /><br />You know what, I think that is because you over did it. Was it on the dry side ? It should be moist and sticky.<br /><br />MW's have mind of their own, next time just stop maybe 2 mins early when the mix is still moist. That way it will hold its shapeBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-51134685115370570042010-09-13T18:45:18.569-04:002010-09-13T18:45:18.569-04:00Hey,
all you recipes are great!!
just wondering ...Hey, <br /><br />all you recipes are great!!<br />just wondering is there anything that i can add to the kalakand to make is stick together, it was falling apart a little when it was cold and moulded.<br />thanks in advance<br />sharmiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-83885616172106224472010-06-16T16:37:53.358-04:002010-06-16T16:37:53.358-04:00Sandeepa,
I tried kalakand and it was a big hit a...Sandeepa, <br />I tried kalakand and it was a big hit at home and at work! Thanks for sharing.<br />AnuAnuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757234534148867714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-37941845972644502532010-02-20T16:47:47.003-05:002010-02-20T16:47:47.003-05:00I want to thank the blogger very much not only for...I want to thank the blogger very much not only for this post but also for his all previous efforts. I found www.bongcookbook.com to be very interesting. I will be coming back to www.bongcookbook.com for more information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-29301376365227033842009-10-18T11:14:24.574-04:002009-10-18T11:14:24.574-04:00Awesme.....i tried it....it came out just perfect....Awesme.....i tried it....it came out just perfect....Sayantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907306855365123257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-67592517770374094152009-07-28T08:36:20.726-04:002009-07-28T08:36:20.726-04:00Ricotta cheese has Rennet enzyme, derived from the...Ricotta cheese has Rennet enzyme, derived from the fluids in camel's stomach. There is supposed to be a 'artificial rennet enzyme' too but the containers never list artificial vs natural.So, be careful with this stuff if you are a staunch vegeterian or fastingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-80698436542231019652009-07-08T09:25:20.581-04:002009-07-08T09:25:20.581-04:00what is riccota cheese equivalent in india?i'm...what is riccota cheese equivalent in india?i'm really tempted to try it...:Dujjainihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00499840551224282909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-12786846885315505842009-05-16T21:23:00.000-04:002009-05-16T21:23:00.000-04:00ohhh sorry..here is the link
http://pathofsimpleli...ohhh sorry..here is the link<br />http://pathofsimpleliving.wordpress.com/2009/05/17/mishti-mukh-ii/<br /><br />Thanks again!! :)Joyeetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869260617031437915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-22368308904543408952009-05-16T21:21:00.000-04:002009-05-16T21:21:00.000-04:00Hi dear,
I have visited here before but never le...Hi dear, <br /><br />I have visited here before but never left a comment. You have a beautiful food blog, needless to say. I am revisiting today to let you know I tried your recipe and it turned out great!! Here is a link to where I have posted a picture! Thanks for sharing these wonderful recipes with all...Joyeetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869260617031437915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-52580309602118821092009-01-26T22:58:00.000-05:002009-01-26T22:58:00.000-05:00I tried it, at first I was skeptic how can this be...I tried it, at first I was skeptic how can this be so easy? My husband loves this sweet so i experimented and it turned out to be GREAT.Thank you so much for sharing.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474661724745383237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-12934918262833284242008-11-04T22:58:00.000-05:002008-11-04T22:58:00.000-05:00I made 5 batches of this for Diwali. It was a life...I made 5 batches of this for Diwali. It was a life saver..Thanks much for posting!<BR/>http://veggiefoodist.blogspot.com/2008/11/fast-paced-munchies-cereal-chivda.htmlBhartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00887976709212580737noreply@blogger.com