The Melting Goodies:Microwave Peda

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Be it the birth of a boy or happiness of getting good marks or a new job, people distribute mithai preferably pedas.This recipe of microwave peda is quick easy and delicious. I prefer homemade pedas since I have had bad experience with store bought Indian sweets in US.I usually prepare these when we have some pooja at home or when as prasadam for temple.


Here's what you will need


1 can sweetened condense milk 14 oz
2 1/4 cup milk powder (I used Nido brand)
8 tbsp clarified butter/ghee
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
Few strands of saffron
4 tbsp milk
Almonds/pistachios for garnishing


The cooking Process


  • Mix the saffron in 2 tbsp of warm milk keep aside .
  • Meanwhile in a microwave safe glass bowl ( use a good size bowl to avoid spills ) mix all the above ingredients except the nuts for garnishing.
  • On high power microwave for 2 mins.Remove and mix well.
  • Again microwave for 3 mins stir the contents every 30 secs.Remove and mix well.
  • Let it cool till it is warm enough to be handled. Knead it for 3 mins.
  • Pinch off a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball.
  • Garnish with your favorite nuts Now gently press it between your palms to lightly flatten it. .
  • Let it rest for 15 mins.
Enjoy...


Yields: 23-25 pedas (approx. 3 cm in diameter)

Note:

  •   Ghee can be replaced by unsalted butter. But it taste better with ghee.
  •   The milk and saffron is added in this recipe to enhance the taste and texture of peda.You can skip it completely if you need to increase the shelf life.

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