Come Diwali, the heart wants one thing – delectable mouthwatering sweets that thrill the belly and the soul and the Coconut Cardamom Peda is just what the heart ordered!
Servings: 16pcs
Calories:
Author: Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
2cupsMilk powder
1/4cupCaster /powdered sugar
3/4cupDesiccated coconut
3tbspGhee
1/2cupFull fat milk
1.5tspCardamom powder
1tspsaffron soaked in 1tbsp warm water
Pistachio slivers for topping
Instructions
In a heavy bottom pan/ kadai, heat the ghee.
Stir in the milk powder, sugar, and desiccated coconut. Keep the heat low. And stir in the milk.
Cook, while stirring all the time. Once the mixture starts coming together, pulling away from the sides, take the pan off the heat.
Transfer the mixture to another bowl. Let it cool a bit.
When its cool enough for you to handle, add the cardamom powder and lightly knead the mixture, till its smooth.
Form into even sized balls, flatten them slightly and make a dent with your finger.
Garnish with the saffron and saffron water. Sprinkle with pistachio slivers. Enjoy!