दूध से पेड़ा कैसे बनाएं - Original Halwai Peda Kaise Banate hai - CookingShooking

Ingredients

• 1 liter Toned Milk (full‑fat toned milk; avoid regular full‑cream milk to prevent grainy texture)
• 100 grams Powdered Sugar (icing sugar, sifted)
• 1 tablespoon Ghee (for shaping and adjusting texture; optional)
• 2 tablespoons Pistachios (chopped, for garnish)
• 0.25 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (optional flavor)
• a pinch Saffron Strands (optional color and flavor)

Instructions

1. Gather Ingredients & Equipment

   Measure 1 L toned milk, 100 g powdered sugar and optional spices. Prepare a heavy‑bottomed non‑stick kadhai, spatula, mixing bowl and a plate for shaping.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat the Milk

   Place the kadhai on high flame and pour in the 1 L toned milk.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high flame

3. Bring Milk to a Rolling Boil

   Stir continuously as the milk heats. When it starts to boil, reduce the flame once and keep stirring to avoid scorching at the bottom.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: high flame

4. Reduce Milk to Thick Khoya

   Maintain medium‑high heat, stirring constantly. Cook until the volume reduces to about one‑quarter (≈250 ml) and the mixture looks glossy and thick, about 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: medium flame

5. Dry the Khoya Slightly

   Turn the flame to low and continue stirring for another 2‑3 minutes until the mixture looks dry, like a crumbly dough, and no liquid pools at the bottom.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: low flame

6. Cool the Khoya

   Switch off the heat, cover the pan with a lid and let the khoya cool completely (about 10 minutes). Keeping the lid on retains softness.

   Time: PT10M

7. Incorporate Powdered Sugar

   Transfer the cooled khoya to a mixing bowl, add 100 g powdered sugar and mix thoroughly until a smooth, pliable dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add a teaspoon of ghee; if too wet, let it rest a few minutes.

   Time: PT5M

8. Shape the Peda

   Grease your hands with a little ghee. Take about 12 g of dough, roll into a smooth ball, press gently with the thumb to create a simple design, and place a few chopped pistachios on top. Repeat for all 21 pieces.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

45

Protein

0.5 g

Carbohydrates

6 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

0.1 g