Home made Khova/Mawa

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Ingredients:
1 tsp butter
½ cup milk
1 cup milk powder

Recipe for 200 gms mawa:
1. In a large non-stick vessel take 1 tsp butter and ½ cup milk.
2. Stir well making sure butter and milk are combined well.
3. Lower the flame.
4. Now add 1 cup full cream milk powder. Stir continously to avoid lumps.
5. The mixture will start to thicken and in few mins it will start to form a dough and leave the pan from sides.
6. Once the mixture forms a dough, our home made khova/mawa is ready.
7. Switch off the flame.
8. Remove it in a mixing bowl and crumble it using the spoon.
9. Cool it completely and use it as required.

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