Khoya peda is a classic Indian sweet made especially during festivals like Diwali. These rich, soft milk-based sweets are gently flavored with cardamom and shaped into traditional bite-sized pedas that melt in your mouth and fill the home with a comforting festive aroma.
- Serves: 12 People
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking: 75 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 2 liters Full fat milk
- 125 grams Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons Pistachios, chopped for garnish
- 1 teaspoon Ghee, for greasing palms
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
180 kcal -
Fat
9 g -
Carbohydrates
22 g -
Protein
6 g -
Fiber
0.5 g -
Sugar
20 g -
Sodium
60 mg
Procedure
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60 minutesMark As Complete
Reduce the Milk
Add a small splash of water to a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent sticking, then pour in the full fat milk and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce the flame to low and simmer, stirring continuously and scraping the sides so the thickened milk mixes back in. Continue cooking patiently until the milk reduces significantly and turns into a thick, grainy khoya consistency.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Sweeten and Flavor the Khoya
Once the milk has thickened into a soft dough-like texture, add the sugar and cardamom powder while stirring continuously. The mixture will loosen slightly as the sugar melts, which is completely normal. Keep cooking and stirring until it thickens again and begins to leave the sides of the pan, releasing a rich, fragrant aroma.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Cool and Shape the Pedas
Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool until warm but comfortable to handle. Lightly grease your palms with ghee, take small portions of the mixture, and roll them into smooth balls. Gently flatten each ball between your palms to form soft, round pedas with a traditional shape.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Garnish and Serve
Press chopped pistachios lightly onto the top of each peda for decoration. Arrange the pedas on a serving plate or store them in an airtight container once fully cooled. Serve as a festive sweet during Diwali or gift them to family and friends.
