Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup full-fat milk powder
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 tsp saffron strands
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1/4 tsp rose water
- 1/4 tsp orange food color
Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Parchment paper
- Plate
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, add milk powder, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and unsalted butter. Mix well until it forms a smooth dough.
2. Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Add the dough to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously.
3. Add chopped almonds, saffron strands, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, rose water, and orange food color to the pan. Mix well and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool down for 5-10 minutes.
5. Grease your palms with a little bit of ghee or butter and take a small portion of the mixture. Roll it into a ball and flatten it slightly to form a peda. Repeat this process with the remaining mixture.
6. Place the pedas on a plate lined with parchment paper and let them cool down completely.
7. Once the pedas are cooled down, garnish them with chopped almonds and saffron strands.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
Makes 12-15 pedas
Nutritional information:
Calories: 150 kcal
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Protein: 4 g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use ghee instead of unsalted butter.
- You can use any other nuts of your choice instead of almonds.
Variations:
- You can add pistachios or cashews to the mixture for a different flavor.
- You can skip the orange food color if you prefer a natural color.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to stir the mixture continuously while cooking to prevent it from burning.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little bit of heavy cream to it.
- You can store the pedas in an airtight container for up to a week.
Storage instructions:
Store the pedas in an airtight container at room temperature.
Reheating instructions:
You can reheat the pedas in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the pedas on a plate and garnish them with chopped almonds and saffron strands.
Garnishes:
Chopped almonds and saffron strands
Pairings:
Serve the pedas with a cup of hot chai or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little bit of heavy cream to it.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little bit of milk powder to it.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the mixture thoroughly before making the pedas.
Food history:
Kesar Badam Kesaria Peda is a traditional Indian sweet that originated in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, nutty, and aromatic.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the pedas as a dessert after a meal or as a snack with tea or coffee.
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