Peda

Peda is a an Indian sweet which traces its origin ages ago in ancient times. Prepared primarily in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the Peda has spread to many parts of the Indian subcontinent. A large of variety of Peda is served on almost all Indian festivals and occassions

Ingredients

• 1 tsp semi crushed Cardamom Seeds
• 1/2 kg soft white Khoya
• 1 tbsp slivered or crushed Pistachios
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 2-1/2 cups powdered Sugar

Method

1. Take a steel grater and grate khoya. Be careful for not to use iron grater.
2. Add powdered sugar to it and mix well.
3. Take a nonstick pan and put the mixture into it.
4. Heat the mixture on high flame for few minutes and then lower the flame.
5. Be careful to stir continuously, while the pan is on heat.
6. Add cardamom when the mixture gets thick and gooey.
7. Mix it well and take the pan off from fire.
8. Allow it to cool with occasionally gentle turning .
9. Shape pedas with palms into patty rounds. You can also use cookie moulds for this purpose.
10. Take pistachios and cardamom seeds and mix them well.
11. Press a bit of this mixture on top of each peda.
12. In case you are using moulds, first sprinkle the mixture of some pistachios and cardamom seeds at bottom.
13. Take some peda mixture and press into mould.
14. When set well, invert and carefully, unmould.
15. Delectable Pedas are ready to be served.

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