Telangana Pala Kova Milk Fudge Reduced Andhra Sweet Town

Method

1. 1

   Bring 2 litres full-fat milk to a boil in a heavy wide pot.

2. 2

   Reduce to medium. Cook uncovered, stirring every 5 to 6 minutes and scraping the sides, for 45 to 55 minutes until the milk has reduced dramatically — to about 1/3 of the original volume.

3. 3

   Add sugar. Stir vigorously as it will initially thin.

4. 4

   Continue cooking on medium, stirring more frequently, for 15 to 18 more minutes until the mixture is very thick and begins to pull away from the sides.

5. 5

   Add ghee and cardamom powder. Stir.

6. 6

   Cook 5 more minutes until the mixture forms a mass.

7. 7

   Pour onto a greased tray. Spread to 1.5 cm thickness. Cool completely.

8. 8

   Cut into squares. The pala kova should be slightly grainy from the caramelised milk solids with a deep dairy flavour.