Instant Kesar Peda

Yes, everyone knows I love Pedas 😉 I like them all…well almost! What’s not to like, they are sweet, slightly fudgy and so delicious! Much like these golden beauties…my Instant Kesar Pedas (saffron fudge). A 15 min wonder..more like. 

My blog has many recipes for Pedas, some very quick and some slightly lengthy…but each hold their own…..they are yummy and so tempting.

I made these Pedas on the first day of Navratri last weekend…I could think of my Kaju Katli…but I will make that for Diwali 😁along with some Karachi Halwa! I am salivating just thinking about the feast in store for the days to come 😍

Anyways, coming to these Pedas….you may or may not have them during Navratri fasts depending on what rituals you follow…

Yield: 8-10 Pedas

Equipment: measuring cups/ spoons, a heavy bottom non-stick pan, a wired whisk, a plate.

Ingredients:

200 gms condensed milk

1 cup milk powder

2 tsp warm milk

9-10 strands of saffron and some extra to use for the garnish

2 tsp ghee + extra to grease your palms while shaping them

Method:

Mix warm milk with the saffron strands and let it stand for 5-8 mins until the milk is coloured beautifully.

Next, add milk powder and condensed milk to the pan. Add the saffron infused milk too. Whisk it well until it’s lump free. Place the pan with the mixture on medium flame and cook while you stir it constantly. Add 2 tsp ghee and keep stirring, I cooked it for about 10 mins to achieve a dough like consistency which leaves the sides of the pans once cooked.

Take the mixture from the pan onto a greased plate. Knead the mixture like a dough for 2 mins. Let it now cool for the next 8-10 mins. Then, grease your palms with some ghee and take a small portion of the dough and shape it into a Peda. Do the same for the rest of the dough. You can use any stamps to make some pretty designs or simply decorate them with a few strands of saffron.

Cool them in the refrigerator before you serve. They stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days.

You can also try my instant Dhoodh Peda, Mathura ke Pede, Khoya Peda, Mawa Burfi among many others this Diwali 😊

Love,

Shreya💝

Instant Doodh Peda ( Milk Fudge )

As far as my memory goes, I have loved pedas. They are so sweet and fudgy. Perfect to start or end any meal..celebrate any occasion ☺️

And since I love them so much, I make them often at home for some sweet cravings or for poojas. They always turn delicious and perfect! The instant way! I mean I do love pedas but do not wish to spend a long time reducing milk and stirring for hours! 😉

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So I made them again today. I was free, had all the ingredients ready & besides, my hubby dearest is touring and is due to arrive tomorrow, so these will welcome him home ❤️ He loves these little bites of heaven! 😇 this is very easy to make.

Just 5 ingredients and you are set! Come on…check out the recipe…

Yield: 14 medium sized pedas

Equipment: a non stick pan, a whisk, measuring cups / spoons

Ingredients:

1 cup milk powder ( I used Nestle )

1/2 tin condensed milk ( approx 200 gms )

1/2 tsp cardamom pwd

2 tsp ghee + 1 tsp used to grease the palms

1 tbsp pistachios slivers for garnish

Method:

In the non stick pan, pour the condensed milk. Add the milk powder & the cardamom pwd. Use the whisk to mix everything into a smooth, lump free batter. Turn on the heat now, keep it on medium flame. Keep whisking while it cooks. Once this mixture starts leaving the sides of pan in approximately 5-6 mins, add the ghee and whisk again until it cooks off and forms a thick dough like consistency. Took me about 4-6 mins to get to this stage. But do not over cook the mixture as that results in hard pedas.

Turn off the flame. Let the mixture cool down for about 10 mins. Grease your palms with some ghee, take approximately a tbsp of the mixture, roll it in your palms giving it the desired shape. Repeat for the remaining mixture. Garnish the pedas with some pistachio slivers. Let them sit for about 15-20 mins before you serve them. 😬 done!

Make these today for your loved ones, they’ll love you even more ☺️

Love,

Shreya 💞
Adapted from Sharmis Passion