Paal Peda / Milk Peda / Diwali Sweets /പാൽ പേട

Directions

• In a large Kadai take 1liter milk. use good quality milk for a more creamy texture.
• stir occasionally to prevent milk from sticking to the bottom and burning. Get the milk to a boil.
• Stir continuously, and the milk thickens in 8 to 10 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, the milk turns creamy texture. keep stirring on low flame, to prevent milk from burning.
• After 50 minutes, it turns to a paste kinda texture. Now add 1/4 cup sugar. keep stirring till the sugar dissolves, continue to cook on low flame until the mixture separates from the pan and holds shape.
• Add 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder and mix well.
• Once it becomes thick and leaves the sides of the pan to turn off the heat and transfer the peda dough to another bowl and allow it to cool to a temperature such that you can use your hands to knead them.
• Once cooled, knead the peda dough until smooth and fluffy.
• You can add a little ghee to knead if the peda dough. Divide the dough into small lemon sized balls. Make an impression with the thumb in the center and place a piece of pistachio in the center and serve.
• I hope you try these recipes for this Diwali and make me a part of your celebration.