Photo by Farideh Sadeghin
Makes about 16
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes2 cups|160 grams grated khoya (available at most South Asian grocery stores)
½ cup|100 grams granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon cardamom, ground
3-4 strands of saffron, dissolved in 3 tablespoons of warm, full-fat milk
2 tablespoons|40 grams chopped pistachios, to garnish
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
½ cup|100 grams granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon cardamom, ground
3-4 strands of saffron, dissolved in 3 tablespoons of warm, full-fat milk
2 tablespoons|40 grams chopped pistachios, to garnish
Directions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot over a low flame, combine khoya and butter. Cook until the butter melts, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sugar and stir constantly for about 15 minutes, or until the khoya thickens and the mixture begins to pull away from the sides of the pot and form a dough. Remove from heat.
- Shape into 16 rounds. Using your thumb, indent the middle (so as to form a more patty-like shape). Garnish with slivered pistachios. Peda can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.