boil the milk in a deep kadai on high flame stirring continuously
now reduce the flame to medium and cook for 20-25 minutes or till the milk reduces to half its quantity, stirring occasionally and scraping the sides of the pan
add the sugar, mix well and cook till the mixture resembles mawa, stirring continuously
transfer the khoya to a plate, spread witb the help of a spatula and keep aside to cool for 15-20 minutes
add the cardamom powder and mix well
divide the mixture into 16 equal portions and make pedas
serve or store in an air tight container