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Saffron Peda

Saffron Peda is a classic Indian milk mithai with origins in Mathura (Uttar Pradesh). Made by simmering full-fat milk into khoya, then enriching it with sugar, saffron, and cardamom, the soft fudge is shaped into small discs and pressed with a saffron strand or pistachio. Served at festivals, weddings, and as temple prasad.

Time 40 min · Serves 7 · 214 kcal · North India, Multiple States

Ingredients

Method

  1. To begin making the Kesar Peda Recipe, gently warm the milk without boiling it and soak the saffron in it.
  2. Keep this aside for 10 minutes.In a pan or kadai, add crumbled khoya and sugar.
  3. Cook this on a low heat for 4-5 minutes stirring continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. The khoya will first melt and then thicken again.
  5. Stir continuously till the khoya thickens and be careful not to burn the khoya.
  6. Once the khoya has thickened, add saffron milk and powdered cardamom to it.
  7. Cook for a few more minutes till the khoya thickens up considerably and resembles a sticky dough like consistency and stars leaving the sides of the pan.At this stage, turn off the heat and allow the peda mixture to cool.
  8. You can add a little ghee at this stage to give it a good shine.Roll the kesar peda mixture into a log and cut 12 equal pieces.Roll each of peda portions into small balls, make a small dent in the center and add the pista slices.
  9. Or you could use a peda mould if you have one, like shown in the image.
  10. Once shaped the Kesar Peda is ready to be served.Serve the Kesar Peda as a dessert along with a festive meal of Tandoori Gobi Tikka Recipe, Hariyali Paneer Tikka Masala Gravy Recipe and Modur Pulao With Pomegranate Recipe.

Common questions

Saffron Peda ko English mein kya kehte hain?
केसर पेड़ा ko English mein Saffron Peda likhte hain.
Ek plate Saffron Peda mein kitni calories hoti hain?
214 kcal per plate.
Kitna time lagta hai?
40 min lagta hai — 10 min taiyari, 30 min pakana.

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