How to Make Traditional Peda Indian Sweet Dish at Home

Peda, a beloved Indian sweet, can bring a delicious touch of flavor to your home cooking. This recipe, which uses milk powder, condensed milk, and a few other simple ingredients, will guide you through the process of making this delightful treat in your own kitchen. Perfect for snacking, sharing during festivals, or serving as an indulgent dessert, peda is an easy and exciting treat to make.

Ingredients

1 cup milk powder 1/2 cup condensed milk 1/4 cup milk or as needed 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter) 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder Chopped nuts like almonds or pistachios for garnishing (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Mixture

In a non-stick pan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the milk powder and mix well to combine. Pour in the condensed milk and mix thoroughly. Gradually add milk to achieve a smooth consistency. Stir continuously to prevent lumps.

Cook the Mixture

Continue to cook the mixture on low heat, stirring constantly. Cook until it thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan. (This should take about 5-7 minutes). Once the mixture has thickened, add the cardamom powder and mix well.

Shape the Peda

Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly until it’s safe to handle. Grease your palms with a little ghee, then take small portions of the mixture and roll them into small balls or flatten them into discs. Place the shaped peda on a plate.

Garnish

Press a piece of chopped nut (like almonds or pistachios) on top of each peda for decoration.

Cool and Serve

Allow the pedas to cool completely at room temperature. They will firm up as they cool. Serve the pedas as a sweet treat or store them in an airtight container.

Tips

You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of condensed milk. For added flavor, mix in some cocoa powder for chocolate peda or saffron for a richer taste.

Enjoy your homemade peda, and don't be afraid to experiment with other flavors and additions to make it your own unique version!

Bonus: Making Chocolate Peda

For a twist on the traditional recipe, add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the mixture for a delicious and rich chocolate peda. This makes a perfect dessert for any chocolate lover!

Experiment with Variations

Since peda is a versatile dish, you can also try:

Using saffron instead of cardamom powder for a richer flavor. Adding chopped nuts or dried fruits for texture and an extra burst of flavor. Creating an assortment of flavors (e.g., coconut peda, red chili peda).

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