Banarasi Peda

Banarasi Peda

Banarasi Peda

Veg

Soft, pale milk sweets made from slowly reduced khoya, kneaded smooth and shaped into rounds with a cardamom centre — Varanasi's most celebrated mithai, offered at temples and gifted at every occasion.

Cuisines

Banarasi

Best for

Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Khoya 1 cup Khoya
sugar 1/2 cup Sugar , powdered
cardamom 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom , powder
ghee 1 tablespoon Ghee
Pistachio 1 tablespoon Pistachio , chopped
Almond 1 tablespoon Almond , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat ghee in a non-stick pan over low heat.
  2. 2 Add the khoya and cook it on low flame, stirring continuously until it turns light brown and releases a pleasant aroma.
  3. 3 Remove the pan from heat and let the khoya cool slightly.
  4. 4 Once the khoya is warm, add powdered sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well until the sugar is fully incorporated.
  5. 5 Shape the mixture into small, flat round discs (peda) using your palms.
  6. 6 Garnish each peda with chopped pistachios and almonds, pressing them gently on top.
  7. 7 Allow the pedas to set at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

Ensure the khoya is cooked on a low flame to avoid burning and to achieve the perfect texture.