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Indian Recipe and Meal Ideas
Indian Food and Meal Ideas
Pedhas

This summer treat everybody at home with an exotic recipe. A feast for the one with a major sweet tooth.
For US to UK equivalents see this rough guide

Recipe Ingredients:

  • 500 gms. khoya (mawa)
  • 300 gms. sugar
  • 3 drops colour as required
  • 8 to 10 pistas sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
  • cookie mould



Method:


Grate khoya . Powder sugar . Mix together in a skillet .
Heat on low flame , stiring continously .
Cook till mixture thickens . It should form a very soft lump .
Cool for 10 minutes . Add cardamom powder & colour . Mix well .
Take a small fistful of mixture . Form a ball . Press into the cookie mould .
Turn out carefully . Press 2-3 slices of pista on the centre .
Repeat for remaining mixture .
Note on khoya.
Khoya is available in most Indian sweetmeat stores anywhere.
Making at home consumes time but isn't that difficult.
Boil milk on high flame in a large heavy saucepan till water evaporates ,
leaving a soft lump. Stir frequently while cooking.
OR Substitute with 1 tin (400 gms.) condensed milk and 1 cup milk.
Lessen sugar by 1/2. Boil till a soft lump is formed. Stir continuously while cooking.
Serves: 36 pieces
Time required: 1/2 hr.
Shelf Life: 15 days (refrigerated)


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For US to UK equivalents for food weights and measurements see this rough guide

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