Palkowa is a traditional South Indian milk sweet, especially popular in Tamil Nadu. It is made by slowly simmering milk over low heat until it thickens and reduces to a rich, grainy consistency, then sweetened with sugar. The process gives it a caramelized flavor and a creamy texture.
Plain palkowa (paal khoa) – made with just milk and sugar.
It’s often served during festivals, celebrations, and special occasions, symbolizing purity and richness — since it’s made entirely from milk, the name literally means “milk sweet” in Tamil (paal = milk, khoa/kova = reduced milk solid).
