Homemade Malai Peda (Milk Peda)Veg
Learn how to make delicious, melt-in-the-mouth Milk Peda (Mawa Peda) at home with this simple, step-by-step recipe. Perfect for festivals like Rakshabandhan or any special occasion, this traditional Indian sweet is crafted using just a few key ingredients: full-fat milk, sugar, cream (malai), and aromatic cardamom. Follow this easy guide to achieve the perfect texture and flavor, and garnish with pistachios for a professional touch. A quick way to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
1 l Full-Fat Milk
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Cream (Malai)
1 tsp Cardamom Powder
For garnishing Pistachio
Instructions
1
Pour 1 1/2 liters of full-fat milk into a pan and bring it to a boil over low heat. Stir continuously to ensure it doesn't overflow or stick to the bottom.
2
Continue cooking and stirring the milk until it reduces to at least three-fourths of its original quantity.
3
Once the milk thickens and starts forming small lumps, add 1/2 cup of sugar. Keep stirring continuously.
4
Add 1/2 cup of malai to the mixture. This step is optional but helps keep the pedas soft.
5
Continue stirring, using a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the pan to prevent burning, until the mixture reaches the consistency of a soft mawa.
6
Add 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder and mix well.
7
Turn off the flame, spread the mawa in the pan, and let it cool for about 2 minutes. Then, transfer it to a plate to cool for a few more minutes until it's slightly warm.
8
Take a portion of the warm mawa, shape it into a small round ball, and flatten it slightly. Garnish with half a pistachio.
