Can I use ricotta + milk powder instead of khoya?

Yes. Use 1 cup ricotta + 2 tbsp milk powder per cup khoya. Closest fresh-substitute. Drain ricotta first; toast briefly to dry. Lacks the cooked-milk flavour.

Using Ricotta + Milk Powder Instead of Khoya

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Ratio

1 cup ricotta + 2 tbsp milk powder per cup khoya

Good — works well with minor differences

Recipe Adjustment Notes

Closest fresh-substitute. Drain ricotta first; toast briefly to dry. Lacks the cooked-milk flavour.

Measurement Variance Note

For 1 cup references, this ingredient can vary by about 6% across brands and measuring methods (203g-229g per cup). For the most reliable substitution result, measure by weight and test a half batch first.

How Ricotta + Milk Powder Compares for Khoya

Quality rating: good. Closest fresh-substitute. Drain ricotta first; toast briefly to dry. Lacks the cooked-milk flavour.

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