Chocolate Peda
Peda is a very popular way to break fasts, as it’s easy to prepare, and with the combination of milk, nuts, and spices, it’s said to provide a burst of energy.
Peda are very similar to Burfi - they're often made with the same base. Whereas Burfi tends to be set and cut into squares, Peda are rolled into balls and then gently flattened into a small circle. Most pieces will have a little crater in the middle where a sliver of pistachio or an almond will be pressed in, for crunch.
Unsalted butter
Full fat milk powder (we like to use Nido)
Cocoa powder
Vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the topping:
Chopped pistachios
Step 1 of 4
Add the butter to a large non-stick saucepan and melt over a low heat. Add the condensed milk, milk powder and cocoa powder and mix gently until full combined.
Step 2 of 4
Continue stirring until the mixture starts to turn smooth then add the vanilla and salt. Keep stirring as the mixture thickens to prevent burning.
Step 3 of 4
Once the mix has thickened and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, remove from the heat and transfer to a greased tray.
Step 4 of 4
Once it is cool enough to handle, roll small balls of mixture and make a small dent with the tip of your finger. Fill it with slivered pistachios or nuts of your choice. Place it on a parchment paper and let it air dry for a few hours.
Chocolate Peda
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PREP: 30 minutes
CHILL: 1 hour +
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Quite Easy
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SERVES: 12
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Ingredients
Unsalted butter
2 tbspFull fat milk powder (we like to use Nido)
115gCocoa powder
35gVanilla extract
1 tspPinch of salt
For the topping:
Chopped pistachios
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Method
Step 1 of 4
Add the butter to a large non-stick saucepan and melt over a low heat. Add the condensed milk, milk powder and cocoa powder and mix gently until full combined.
Step 2 of 4
Continue stirring until the mixture starts to turn smooth then add the vanilla and salt. Keep stirring as the mixture thickens to prevent burning.
Step 3 of 4
Once the mix has thickened and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, remove from the heat and transfer to a greased tray.
Step 4 of 4
Once it is cool enough to handle, roll small balls of mixture and make a small dent with the tip of your finger. Fill it with slivered pistachios or nuts of your choice. Place it on a parchment paper and let it air dry for a few hours.