Kesar Peda | Instant Kesar Peda with khoya and condensed milk
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Kesar Peda | Instant Kesar Peda With Khoya And Condensed Milk
Kesar Peda is a delightful Indian sweet, cherished for its rich flavor and melt-in-the-mouth texture. This traditional mithai combines khoya (mawa), condensed milk, and the aromatic goodness of saffron (kesar) and cardamom powder. A festive favorite, Kesar Peda is not only delicious but also incredibly simple to make, especially with this quick recipe that skips the lengthy traditional process.
In the traditional method, khoya is prepared by slowly reducing milk over a long time, and sugar is used as a sweetener. However, in this easy instant version I have used ready-made khoya and condensed milk, cutting down the cooking time while retaining the authentic taste. The result is soft, rich pedas with a beautiful golden hue, thanks to the infusion of saffron strands dissolved in warm milk.
Kesar Peda is a perfect choice for festivals like Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, or Holi, and it makes for an excellent homemade gift. Its simplicity and quick preparation make it ideal for beginners who want to try their hand at Indian sweets. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a batch of these irresistible pedas in no time.
In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of making Kesar Peda at home. Whether you’re preparing for a celebration or simply indulging in your sweet cravings, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your kitchen. Let’s get started and bring the flavours of tradition and festivity to your table!
Ingredients
Unsweetened khoya -200 gms
Condensed milk-200 ml or use less according to you taste
Saffron strings-10-12 soaked in 2 Tbsps of warm milk
Cardamom powder-1/4 Tsp
Salt a pinch
Ghee -2 Tbsps or as required
Recipe Video
Method
👉In a kadai heat 1 Tbsp ghee keep in medium flame , add grated or crumbled unsweetened khoya , condensed milk, saffron soaked milk , cardamom powder, a pinch of salt and mix everything until well combined without any lumps. The mixture will become gooey and then thicken.
👉Continue to keep stirring in medium flame until the mixture thickens and forms a non sticky mass. (It takes about 5-7 mins ).
👉Transfer to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool down a bit until you can handle it.
👉Now grease your palms with ghee and take lemon sized ball of the mixture and gently flatten it a bit and press it with peda stamp. If you don’t have a peda stamp simply make a small pit in the centre and shape the pedas.
👉You can garnish with finely chopped pista and few saffron strings.
