Peda Recipe for Diwali Festival

Diwali is a Celebration where people in India come together for a day of happiness and thanksgiving, lots of decorations and traditions, and feasting and gift-giving. Of course, aside from exchanging diwali wishes, the occasion is not complete without the delicacies prepared to feast on and one sweet treat is never missed during this event, peda, and preparing it is as easy as eating it. Here’s how:

Recipe for Peda

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ kilo soft white Khoya (grated)
• ½ tsp. Cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. Cardamom seeds (semi-crushed)
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp. crushed pistachios

PROCEDURE:

1. In a mixing bowl, mix grated khoya with powdered sugar.

2. Heat skillet or a non-stick pan on high and pour in the khoya mixture. Continue stirring and gradually lessen the heat until the mixture becomes thick.

3. Then gradually add the cardamom powder and mix until well blended.

4. Remove from fire and let it cool for a few minutes. Turn it over from time to time.

5. With the use of Cookie moulds, shape the pedas into patty like shapes. If not, form the mixture into balls and press it gently to form a flat round shape.

6. Sprinkle the Cardamom seeds and crushed pistachios over the patty and press it gently onto both sides of the mould.

7. Let it set, then turn it over to remove from mould.

VARIATIONS

• You can try to doll up your peda by adding color to it. Yellow, orange and green are attractive colors that coincide with the diwali theme.

• Add up some toppings to your peda such as cashew, almonds and walnuts.

• If you want variety in flavor, try adding

• ½ cup cashew powder for cashew flavor or
• 2 tbsp. cocoa powder and additional ½ cup powdered sugar or
• ½ cup walnuts

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