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Khoya

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Khoya

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine South Asian (Indian)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's milk, Buffalo's milk.

¿Qué es Khoya?

A concentrated milk solid made by slowly simmering full-fat milk until most of the water evaporates, used extensively in Indian sweets.

¿A qué sabe Khoya?

Khoya tiene un sabor rich, creamy, sweet, milkish, caramelized (if browned) con aromas sweet dairy, cooked milk, caramel (if browned).

Taste
Rich, Creamy, Sweet, Milkish, Caramelized (if browned)
Texture
Soft, Granular, Crumbly, Moist
Aroma
Sweet dairy, Cooked milk, Caramel (if browned)
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 30g (1 oz)
Calories380 kcal
Total Fat25g
Saturated Fat15g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol80mg
Protein15g
Total Carbohydrate25g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars25g
Calcium400mg
Iron0.1mg
Potassium300mg

El Secreto del Chef

For soft, granular khoya, continuously stir full-fat milk over medium-low heat to prevent scorching, ensuring even water evaporation and fine texture.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Khoya

El mejor sustituto para Khoya es Ricotta Cheese, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar texture and mild dairy flavor, for moisture.

Sustitutos para Khoya con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Ricotta Cheese Mejor 1:1 Similar texture and mild dairy flavor, for moisture.
Dry Milk Powder + Milk/Cream Mix to paste Best for authentic flavor/texture, requires reconstitution.
Evaporated Milk (Reduced) 1:1 Simmer to thicken, good dairy base, less granular.
Cream Cheese 1:1 Creamy and tangy, for richness in some desserts, not a flavor match.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Khoya

  1. Look for fresh, unsweetened khoya at Indian grocery stores.
  2. Can also be made at home from full-fat milk.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Khoya?

  • Cardamom
  • Saffron
  • Nuts
  • Sugar
  • Ghee
  • Fruits

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Khoya?

Rich, Creamy, Sweet, Milkish, Caramelized (if browned) Sweet dairy, Cooked milk, Caramel (if browned)

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Khoya?

El mejor sustituto es Ricotta Cheese (1:1). Similar texture and mild dairy flavor, for moisture.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Khoya?

Look for fresh, unsweetened khoya at Indian grocery stores. Can also be made at home from full-fat milk.

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