- firstly, take the prepared paneer into large kadai and break into pieces.saute on low flame till the moisture in paneer is lost.add in 1 tbsp ghee and roast the paneer till the colour changes.now add 6 tbsp of sugar and 1 tbsp milk. mix well.
- keep sauting on low to medium flame till the sugar melts.continue to saute till the mixture turns brown. once the milk starts to dry out, add a tbsp of milk. continue to saute until the mixture turns golden brown. cool the mixture and transfer to a blender.blend to a fine powder without adding any water or milk.take the powdered mixture back to kadai and add 3 tbsp of milk.continue to saute until the mixture turns dark golden brown.add milk if the mixture dries out and to prevent from burning.
- now add ¼ tsp cardamom powder and mix well. allow to cool slightly.make a cylindrical roll or shape of your choice to peda. roll in castor sugar coating uniformly.finally, dharwad peda is ready to serve or store for a week in the refrigerator.