RECIPES OF PEDA

Ingredients

1/2 kg. Soft white khoya
2 1/2 cups (approx.300gms) sugar powdered
1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
1 tsp. cardamom seeds semi crushed
1 tbsp. slivered or crushed pistachios

Method

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Grate khoya with a steel (not iron) grater.Add powdered sugar and mix well.
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Put mixture in a large heavy or nonstick pan. Heat first on high for few minutes.The on slow till done.
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Make sure to stir continuously, while on heat. When mixture thick and gooey, add cardamom.
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Mix well, and take off fire. Allow to cool, gently turning occasionall
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Use cookie moulds, or shape pedas with palms into patty rounds.
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Mix pistachios and cardamom seeds and press a bit on top of each.
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If using moulds, first sprinkle some at bottom. Take some mixture and press into mould. When set well, invert and carefully, unmould.
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Tip:Above is the basic recipe. Any colour ( yellow, orange, green, cochineal), essence (pineapple, orange, pista, chocolate), topping (almonds, walnuts, cashews), can be added. To above recipe add any of following for varied flavours: cashew powder 1/2 cup, cocoa 2 tbsp.(then increase sugar by 1/2 cup), walnuts powdered 1/2 cup, etc. Add when the mixture is half cooked.