A simple recipe for the renowned Indian dessert, Kesar Peda. This recipe requires only basic ingredients, allowing you to make the traditional Kesar peda at home, just like the ones you'd find at a halwai (Indian sweet shop).
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This is an easy recipe for the famous Indian Kesar Peda. It requires very basic ingredients, allowing you to make traditional Kesar Peda at home. Despite the last-minute rush of Diwali preparations and the busy demands of daily life, I have managed to share this Diwali post. Kesar Peda is my Diwali gift to the readers. Instead of posting something new, I decided to update the old photos from previous posts, such as Besan Laddu, Chanar Jilapi, and Darbesh. I have made a good amount of sweets this year and found about 500g of Khoya left, so I chose to create something simple, resulting in this Kesar Peda recipe.
Indian Peda Sweet - a fudge?
Peda, a delectable Indian dessert, requires no formal introduction as it is a beloved delicacy across the country. However, I would like to share my personal Peda experience and preferences with you.
Mathura, the sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, is renowned for its exquisite Peda, and rightly so. The Peda from this region is celebrated for its rich, creamy texture and delicate balance of flavors. Yet, during my two-year stint in Gaya, Bihar, I had the opportunity to indulge in what I consider the best Peda I have ever tasted. The Peda from Pramod Laddu Bhandar, a renowned local confectionery, remains etched in my memory to this day. The moment I would step into the bustling shop, the intoxicating aroma of freshly made Peda would waft through the air, enticing my senses.
I would often find myself purchasing large boxes of these delectable treats to bring home to my father, who is a true connoisseur of Peda. The joy on his face as he savored each bite was truly priceless. Even my young daughter, with her discerning palate, has developed a deep affinity for this traditional Indian sweet.
Making Halwai style Kesar Peda at home
Inspired by the flavors I had experienced in Gaya, I decided to recreate the magic of Peda in my own kitchen. Using store-bought Khoya, a key ingredient in Peda, along with a few other readily available ingredients, I set out to make my own version of the Kesar Peda. The process was surprisingly simple and straightforward. It took me less than an hour to prepare around 30 perfectly-shaped Peda, all while juggling other household tasks. The result was a batch of Peda that, while not quite as sublime as the ones from Pramod Laddu Bhandar, nevertheless captured the essence of this beloved Indian dessert.
The saffron-infused Khoya filling, the delicate caramelized exterior, and the melt-in-your-mouth texture all came together in a harmonious symphony of flavors.
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Kesar Peda
Ingredients
- 500 g Khoya / Mawa I have used unsweetened Khoya
- 4 Tbsp. Milk
- 6 Tbsp. Sugar adjust according to taste
- ½ Tsp. Saffron / Kesar
- ½ Tsp. Green Cardamom Powder
- 1 Tsp. Ghee Optional
- 10 Pistachios for decoration
Instructions
- Heat the Milk and mix ¾ of the Saffron with it and leave the mixture aside.
- Grate the Khoya or just crumble using your hand.
- Now take Khoya in a pan and start cooking on low flame.
- Stir continuously until the Khoya melts and then add sugar to it.
- This will take around 6-8 minutes.
- Mix and cook in low flame for 5 minutes.
- Cook till the mixture thickens.
- Add Green Cardamom Powder and the Milk and Saffron mixture to the Khoya.
- The mixture will emit aroma and will turn bright yellow in color.
- Switch the flame off.
- Transfer the thick mixture into a plate and let it cool before shaping the Peda.
- Once the mixture is ready to be shaped by hand ( completely cooled down) crumble it using the hand.
- Divide the mixture into 25-30 small portions.
- Make Ball of each Portion
- Now take a ball and shape the Peda.
- Following the same step make rest of the Kesar Peda.
- Decorate each Kesar Peda with remaining Kesar/ Saffron and Pistachios.
- The Peda can be stored in air-tight container for 10 days.
Nutrition
Do check my Diwali Sweet listing for other Diwali Sweet recipes apart from Kesar Peda!
- Narkel Chapa (also known as Narkel Tokti | Bengali Coconut Sondesh)
- Bengali Mishti Doi (also known as Laal Doi)
- Chaler Payesh (also known as Bengali Rice Kheer)
- Besan Laddu (also known as Besan Ladoo | Besan Ka Ladoo)
- Kolar Bora (also known as Bengali Banana Fritters)
- Kamala Bhog (also known as Kamalabhog)
- Darbesh | Bengali Laddu | Dorbesh Recipe
- Motichur Ladoo | Motichur Laddu | Motichoor Laddu
- Gokul Pithe (Bengali Madan Gokul Pitha)
- Patishapta | Bengali Patishapta Pitha
- Bhapa Doi (also known as Bengali Steamed Yogurt)
- Baked Soan Papdi and Mishti Doi Cheesecake topped with Mini Gulab Jamun
- Rosh Bora (Fritters served with Runny Sugar/ Jaggery syrup)
- Kulfi | How to make Kulfi at home | Easy Indian Kulfi Recipe
- Doodh Sooji aka Mohanbhog aka Suji
- Potol Mishti | Halwai style Parwal Ki Mithai | Kheer Potol
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Happy Diwali from Debjanir Rannaghar!
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About Debjani Chatterjee Alam
I am Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by profession and a food writer, food blogger, and food photographer as well. I live in Kolkata along with my Husband Mehebub who is an architect by profession, my daughter Pasta, and also my dog daughters Coffee and Luchi.
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