Desi Khoya - ਦੇਸੀ ਖੋਆ

Traditional khoa (or mawa/khoya) is a rich, fudgy Indian dairy product made by slowly simmering full-fat milk in an open pan, continuously stirring and scraping until most of the water evaporates, resulting in a concentrated, semi-solid mass used as a base for sweets like peda, burfi, and gulab jamun. The process involves extensive heat desiccation, often using buffalo milk for its higher solids, resulting in a distinct texture and nutty, cooked flavor, traditionally prepared with simple tools like a ‘karahi’ (pan) and ‘khunti’ (ladle).