Khoya/mawa
is dried evaporated milk solids. Khoya gives a richness of flavor unlike any
other ingredient. Making khoya or mawa in traditional way is time consuming.
Masala
means a spice blend or mixture of spices. Here, it means a ground powdered form
of dry nuts and spices which is added to milk. This masala milk has got religious
significance, as it is specially consumed on Sharad Purnima.
Paneer
is also known as Indian cottage cheese
or farmer’s cheese. It is very simple to make, only requires two ingredients
that you probably already have at home, and take only a few minutes active and half an hour passive making time.