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A perfect sweet for Diwali, Kesar Peda is a traditional Indian dessert made with milk, khoya and sugar.
Kesar Peda is a type of Indian sweet made with sugar, milk, and saffron. It is usually served as a dessert on festive occasions, like Diwali.
This twist on the classic Doodh Peda is a delight. The condensed milk and saffron give it loads of richness and flavour.
Kesar Peda
A perfect sweet for Diwali, Kesar Peda is a traditional Indian dessert made with milk, khoya and sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Unsweetened Khoya
- 1 cup Sugar
- few Saffron Strands
- 1/4 cup Milk
- few Pistachios to garnish
- little Cardamom Powder optional
Instructions
- Add the saffron strands to milk and keep aside for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Add khoya to a kadhai (pan) and place it over medium flame.
- Add sugar and saffron milk mixture.
- Mix well.
- When the sugar has fully melted and mixed evenly, reduce flame to low.
- Simmer until it starts to thicken.
- When it is thickened, switch off the flame.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- Using greased palms make small balls and flatten them to 1/4 to 1/2 inch circles.
- Sprinkle pistachios on top.
- Store in an airtight container.
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