Khoya is generally called concentrated milk solids or dehydrated milk solids in English. It doesn't have a direct, single-word equivalent.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
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Description: Khoya is a dairy product, originating from the Indian subcontinent, made of thickened or evaporated milk. The milk is slowly simmered in an open iron pan until all its moisture has evaporated. What remains are milk solids.
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Alternative Names: While "concentrated milk solids" is the most accurate general term, you might also see it referred to as:
- Mawa: This is another common name, especially in India.
- Khoa: A variant spelling of Khoya.
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Usage: Khoya is a base ingredient for various Indian sweets (mithai), such as barfi, peda, gulab jamun, and many others.
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Availability: Finding Khoya (or Mawa) pre-made outside of South Asia can be difficult. It is often easier to make it from scratch or look for it in Indian grocery stores.
