Pedhas

By Chaheti Tiwari

Mar, 22nd

611

Servings
6 persons
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 500 gms. khoya (mawa)
  • 300 gms. sugar
  • 3 drops colour as required
  • 8 to 10 pistas sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
  • cookie mould

Instructions

  • Grate khoya . Powder sugar . Mix together in a skillet . Heat on low flame , stiring continously . Cook till mixture thickens . It should form a very soft lump .
  • Cool for 10 minutes . Add cardamom powder & colour . Mix well . Take a small fistful of mixture . Form a ball . Press into the cookie mould
  • Turn out carefully . Press 2-3 slices of pista on the centre . Repeat for remaining mixture .

Notes/Tips

Note on khoya. Khoya is available in most Indian sweetmeat stores anywhere. Making at home consumes time but isn't that difficult. Boil milk on high flame in a large heavy saucepan till water evaporates , leaving a soft lump. Stir frequently while cooking. OR Substitute with 1 tin (400 gms.) condensed milk and 1 cup milk. Lessen sugar by 1/2. Boil till a soft lump is formed. Stir continuously while cooking.