Ditch Store-Bought Condensed Milk. Instead Make It At Home With Chef Aruna Vijay's Simple Recipe

Image Courtesy: Instagram/ Aruna Vijay (@aruna_vijay_masterchef)

Time To Cook

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Homemade Condensed Milk

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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