Condensed Swiss Milk (Culinary Uses)

Ingredients

• 1 can Sweetened condensed milk (Originally 'Condensed Swiss Milk' in a tin. Standard 14oz can recommended.)
• 2 cups Water (Quantity varies based on application (see instructions).)
• 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder (For Dudhpak/Dessert preparation.)
• 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg powder (For Dudhpak/Dessert preparation.)
• 1 tablespoon Almonds (Crushed. For Dudhpak/Dessert preparation.)
• 3 drops Vanilla or Rose essence (Optional, for flavoring.)

Instructions

1. 1Always use a clean, dry spoon to remove milk from the tin. Never dip a used or wet spoon back into the container to preserve the milk's quality. If measuring specific amounts, use a separate spoon to scoop the milk out before transferring it to your measuring spoon.
2. 2To use as a creamer for tea or coffee, do not use the milk undiluted. For a standard consistency, mix 1 teaspoon of condensed milk with 3 teaspoons of hot water (previously boiled and cooled slightly). For a richer, thicker milk, use only 2 teaspoons of water per 1 teaspoon of milk. Add this mixture to your beverage and sweeten further only if necessary.
3. 3To create a milk base equivalent to 'reduced fresh milk' (milk boiled down to half its volume), mix approximately 1/2 cup (12 small spoons) of condensed milk with enough water to make 2 cups (2 pasher) of liquid. Use this mixture as the milk component in pudding or custard recipes. Since the milk is already sweetened, omit sugar for custards and reduce sugar significantly for puddings.
4. 4Prepare the diluted milk mixture as described in the previous step. Pour into a heavy-bottomed pan and simmer over low heat. Stir continuously until it thickens to the consistency of Dudhpak (sweet thickened milk). Add crushed almonds, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and a few drops of essence to taste.
5. 5To make Mavo, continue simmering the Dudhpak mixture until it reduces further. Remove from heat while it is still slightly loose and moist; do not let it become too hard or dry in the pan, as it will toughen upon cooling.
6. 6If fresh cream is unavailable, mix 8 teaspoons of condensed milk with 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of water. Use this thick mixture as a substitute for cream in recipes.