Former PM Atal Ji always tasted Kalakand, a delicacy made when milk curdled unexpectedly.

Sweets are said to be prepared anytime there is a celebration or a fast, according to a common belief. When it comes to sweets, kalakand, which is also known as the milkcake that youngsters of today enjoy, comes out on top compared to other sweets. It would appear that Kalakand is in charge of key celebrations like Diwali (Diwali 2024), which is a festival that is celebrated annually.

Due to the absence of the sacrifice of Kalakand, it would appear that the worship of the goddess Lakshmi is lacking. Many homes begin the process of creating Kalakand, which is also known as Kalakand Sweet, at home even before Diwali. This is a common activity that is followed by many houses. Because of this, the sweet can be savored by the entire family on the evening of Diwali, which is the festival of lights.

Do you have any clue where this sweet, which is the most cherished and well-liked by people of all ages, from children to adults, originated? When you are encountered with such a scenario, do you have any notion where it came from? In the event that this is not the case, then we would welcome it if you could discuss with us in this article the intriguing history of Kalakand, a meal whose flavor was also very much enjoyed by the previous Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The history of Kalakand is linked to independence

The narrative of Kalakand was not only a tremendously interesting and captivating tale, but it also started out by a total and utter accident. Before Pakistan attained its independence, Baba Thakur Das, who resided in Pakistan at the time, is said to have been an exceptionally talented confectioner.

When he was boiling milk one day, all of a sudden the milk started to curdle. He was somewhat surprised by this development. In view of the fact that the milk was going to be discarded, he contemplated the possibility of recovering it in some way.

Delicious dessert made by mistake

When Das ji started heating the curdled milk over a low flame, he was surprised to see that the milk started to form granules and that its texture had become fairly peculiar. This caused him to be taken aback. After that, he proceeded to continue cooking it while simultaneously adding some sugar to it. Following a significant amount of difficult hours, a completely new sweet was developed, and it turned out to be quite wonderful.

How did Kalakand get its name?

When people tried this brand-new confection, they were taken aback, and this prompted them to ask Baba Thakur Das about the name of the candy. “This is art!” Das ji said after offering a grin to the audience. As a consequence of this, the name Kalakand was given to this chocolate.

Following the country’s attainment of independence, the Das family went to Alwar, Rajasthan, which led to an increase in the popularity of Kalakand in that region. This traditional candy is being produced by the Das family in its third generation and the company is enjoyed by its people all over the globe, within the United States and other countries.

Jharkhand’s Kalakand is also famous

In addition to being a breathtaking tourist destination, Jhumri Telaiya, which is located in the state of Jharkhand, is well-known not only in the country but also all over the world for the mouthwatering Kesariya Kalakand that it provides to its patrons. At the commencement of the journey of Kalakand in this city, the Bhatia brothers introduced the art of making this sweet to the notice of the general public in the 1960s.

This event marked the beginning of the journey. A significant number of people are involved in the manufacturing of this mouthwatering delicacy, which is being produced by the Kalakand firm, which is currently flourishing at a quick pace in Jhumri Telaiya.

Atal ji was also fond of this sweet

A former Prime Minister of India named Atal Bihari Vajpayee had such a deep fondness for the Kalakand that was created in Alwar that he would stop his convoy and consume Kalakand that was prepared by the Das family. This was due to the fact that he had such a great attachment to the Kalakand. Whenever his convoy passed through Alwar, he could not resist the temptation to indulge in this mouthwatering dessert.

It was literally impossible for him to say no to this occasion. At this point in time, Thakurdas’ Kalakand has made its way outside of the borders of India and is gaining popularity in countries outside of India, such as Dubai.