Description
Milk Peda is a classic Indian sweet that’s rich, creamy, and delicately flavored with cardamom. Traditionally prepared during festivals and celebrations, this melt-in-your-mouth treat is made quickly with milk powder, ghee, and sugar. Each peda is soft, slightly chewy, and garnished with pistachio in the center.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons ghee
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups milk powder (or mawa powder)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
10 pistachios (for garnish, 1 per peda)
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a nonstick wok over medium heat.
- Add whole milk and let it warm for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in milk powder quickly to avoid lumps and cook for 2–3 minutes until the mixture starts coming together.
- Add powdered sugar and cardamom, mixing well.
- Continue cooking for 2–4 minutes until the mixture thickens into a halwa-like consistency. Test readiness by rolling a small portion between your fingers—if it forms a ball, it’s ready.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Take small portions, roll into smooth balls, and flatten slightly.
- Press the center with your thumb or a peda maker to create an indentation.
- Place one pistachio in the center of each peda.
Notes
Add saffron strands soaked in warm milk for a rich aroma and color.
Mix rose water for a floral twist.
Stir in cocoa powder for chocolate peda.
Mix finely chopped nuts for crunch.
Blend in desiccated coconut for a unique flavor.
Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for 1 week.
Avoid reheating as it can dry them out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peda
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
