Khoya – Mawa – Kova (From Ricotta Cheese)
Ingredients
| Prep & Cook Time | Type | Flavour |
| 0 minutes + 20 minutes | South Asian | Creamy |
| Course | Dietary Pattern | Serving |
| Dairy Product | Lacto-veg, Vegetarian, Includes dairy, No eggs, No meat |
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Preparation
- 475 g Ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Clarified butter (ghee)
Steps
How to Cook
- Heat clarified butter (ghee) in a deep non-stick pan or wok over a low flame.
- Add the ricotta cheese to the pan.
- Cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes on low heat until it turns grainy and moisture evaporates.
- Let it air-dry for about 2 hours before use. It can be served with caramelized sugar or used to make desserts such as halwa, barfi, or gulab jamun.
Khoya (or mawa) is a rich dairy base used in countless Indian sweets such as gulab jamun, peda, barfi, kalakand, and halwa. It adds creaminess, body, and depth of flavor. Beyond desserts, its dense texture also makes it suitable for thickening savory curries (like koftas) or as a filling for festive pastries such as gujiya. Essentially, khoya is concentrated milk solids that can be transformed into both sweet and savory dishes.