Peda

Mathura is not only famous for its temples but also for its Peda. Peda or Pera is a Pakistani and Indian sweet, shaped like a thick cookie. The main ingredients are milk, which has been slowly cooked until it reduces to an almost solid consistency called khoya, and sugar. Cardamom seeds or pistachio nuts may sometimes be used as a garnish. The appearance of the sweets varies from a creamy white colour to a caramel colour.

Ingredients:-

1. 1 1/2 CUP MILK,


2. 1 TIN SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK,


3. 1 TSP CORN FLOUR,


4. ONE FOURTH TSP CITRIC ACID,


5. 4-5 CARDAMOM POWDER,


6. 1 TBS GHEE OR BUTTER,


7. FEW DROPS OF YELLOW COLOUR.
   
   

Method:-

• Heat ghee in a pan, add condensed milk, milk and citric acid dissolved in a little water.


• Continue heating and allow it to curdle.


• Make a paste of corn flour with 2 tbsp water.


• Add to the milk mixture after it curdles.


• Continue cooking on slow/medium heat till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.


• Add the yellow color and mix well.


• Empty the contents onto a dish and shape into pedas.


• Decorate with cardamom powder.
  
  Serving: Peda should never be served hot instead they should allowed to be cooled for at least for 3-4 hours before serving, however serving peda cooled for an hour in the refrigerator brings even better taste.