Doodh Peda

Ingredients:

• 500 gms. khoya
• 300 gms. sugar
• 3 drops colour as required
• 8 to 10 pistas sliced
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
• cookie moulds

Method:

• Grate khoya , Powder sugar and mix together in a deep pan .
• Heat on low flame , stiring continously . Cook till mixture thickens .
• It should form a very soft lump .
• Cool for 10 minutes .
• Add cardamom powder & colour . Mix well .
• Use cookie moulds, or shape pedas with palms into patty rounds.
• Mix pistachios and cardamom seeds and press a bit on top of each.
• If using molds, first sprinkle some at bottom.
• Take some mixture and press into mold.
• When set well, invert and carefully, unmold.

Notes:

• Above is the basic recipe. Any colour ( yellow, orange, green, cochineal), essence (pineapple, orange, pista, chocolate), topping (almonds, walnuts, cashews), can be added.
• To above recipe add any of following for varied flavours: cashew powder 1/2 cup, cocoa 2 tbsp.(then increase sugar by 1/2 cup), walnuts powdered 1/2 cup, etc.
• Add when the mixture is half cooked.