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
| 1 cup | khoya (mawa) |
| 1/2 cup | powdered sugar |
| 1/4 teaspoon | cardamom powder |
| 1 tablespoon | ghee |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped pistachios |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped almonds |
Instructions
- 1 Heat ghee in a non-stick pan over low heat.
- 2 Add the khoya and cook it on low flame, stirring continuously until it turns light brown and releases a pleasant aroma.
- 3 Remove the pan from heat and let the khoya cool slightly.
- 4 Once the khoya is warm, add powdered sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well until the sugar is fully incorporated.
- 5 Shape the mixture into small, flat round discs (peda) using your palms.
- 6 Garnish each peda with chopped pistachios and almonds, pressing them gently on top.
- 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.