Doodh Peda
Cook Time
1 hour
Level
Medium
Yield
7
Doodh peda (or Milk Fudge) is one of the most famous sweets all over India. Doodh peda comes in various shapes, sizes and colors. But the taste depends mainly on milk being used. Nuts like pistachios, almonds and cashews are added for crunch.
Ingredients for Doodh Peda :
- Pure Ghee 1/4 tsp
- Whole Milk (Doodh) 4 Cups
- Sugar 1/2 Cup or to taste
Method to prepare Doodh Peda :
Heat a heavy bottomed vessel on medium - low heat, add milk and bring to boil. Keep boiling the milk by stirring frequently to avoid over boiling and scorching.
Reduce the milk till it reduces to almost less than half of original measure.
When milk starts thickening, stir in sugar.
Once sugar caramelizes, stir well and let the moisture from sugar evaporate for about 2 -3 minutes.
At this stage, add optional dry fruits and nuts or coloring.
Remove from heat and cool a bit.
When warm enough make soft balls out of the mixture and flatten them a little.
Apply ghee to the hands to avoid the mixture from sticking. Doodh peda hardens a bit once made to peda.
They are generally eaten the same day or the next day since they loose freshness quite easily.
Refrigerate to increase the shelf life for a week and microwave for around 10 seconds to warm them up.
