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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.

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Khoya ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Khoya ?

Le/La/L'Khoya a un goût rich, creamy, sweet, milkish, caramelized (if browned) avec des arômes 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

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du chef

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

Substituts & Proportions pour Khoya

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Khoya est Ricotta Cheese, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Similar texture and mild dairy flavor, for moisture.

Substituts pour Khoya avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Ricotta Cheese Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Khoya

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Khoya ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Khoya ?

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

Quel est un bon substitut pour Khoya ?

Le meilleur substitut est Ricotta Cheese (1:1). Similar texture and mild dairy flavor, for moisture.

Comment choisir et conserver le Khoya ?

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

Ingrédients Dairy associés

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