Kesar Pista Pedas by @millsandbuns

30 min

12 servings

🧈

15 g

Ghee

πŸ₯›

75 g

Milk powder

πŸ₯›

60 ml

Milk

πŸ«™

6

Kesar

🍬

30 g

Caster sugar

🌰

40 g

Pistachio paste

πŸ₯œ

10 g

Pistachios

  1. Add
    • milk powder

    Add 75 g milk powder and 60 ml milk to a saucepan, then whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and lump-free.

  2. Place

    Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture continuously until it thickens.

  3. Stir
    • ghee
    • caster sugar
    • Milk powder

    Stir 15 g ghee and 30 g caster sugar into the thickened milk mixture until evenly combined.

  4. Cook

    Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring continuously, until the peda mixture forms a mass and releases from the sides of the saucepan.

  5. Grease
    • ghee

    Grease a plate with a small amount of ghee and transfer the cooked mixture onto it to cool until comfortably warm to handle.

  6. Divide

    Divide the warm mixture into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball.

  7. Flatten
    • pistachio paste

    Flatten each ball into a small disc and place about 5 g pistachio paste in the center of each disc.

  8. Roll
    • Pistachio paste

    Bring the edges around the pistachio filling and pinch them closed, then roll each peda gently into a smooth round shape.

  9. Press

    Press each filled peda lightly with a peda stamp if desired and arrange the pedas on the serving plate.

  10. Chop
    • pistachios
    • saffron strands

    Finely chop 10 g pistachios and garnish the pedas with chopped pistachios and 5 to 7 saffron strands.

Kesar Pista Pedas by @millsandbuns

30 min

12 servings

🧈

15 g

Ghee

πŸ₯›

75 g

Milk powder

πŸ₯›

60 ml

Milk

πŸ«™

6

Kesar

🍬

30 g

Caster sugar

🌰

40 g

Pistachio paste

πŸ₯œ

10 g

Pistachios

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Add 75 g milk powder and 60 ml milk to a saucepan, then whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and lump-free.

    πŸ₯›milk powder
    πŸ₯›milk
    🍲saucepan
    πŸ₯„whisk
  2. Step 2/10

    Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture continuously until it thickens.

    🍲saucepan
    πŸ₯„silicone spatula
  3. Step 3/10

    Stir 15 g ghee and 30 g caster sugar into the thickened milk mixture until evenly combined.

    🧈ghee
    🍬caster sugar
    🍲saucepan
    πŸ₯„silicone spatula
  4. Step 4/10

    Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring continuously, until the peda mixture forms a mass and releases from the sides of the saucepan.

    🍲saucepan
    πŸ₯„silicone spatula
  5. Step 5/10

    Grease a plate with a small amount of ghee and transfer the cooked mixture onto it to cool until comfortably warm to handle.

    🧈ghee
    🍽️plate
    πŸ₯„silicone spatula
  6. Step 6/10

    Divide the warm mixture into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball.

    🍽️plate
  7. Step 7/10

    Flatten each ball into a small disc and place about 5 g pistachio paste in the center of each disc.

    🌰pistachio paste
    πŸ₯„measuring spoons
  8. Step 8/10

    Bring the edges around the pistachio filling and pinch them closed, then roll each peda gently into a smooth round shape.

  9. Step 9/10

    Press each filled peda lightly with a peda stamp if desired and arrange the pedas on the serving plate.

    peda stamp
    🍽️plate
  10. Step 10/10

    Finely chop 10 g pistachios and garnish the pedas with chopped pistachios and 5 to 7 saffron strands.

    πŸ₯œpistachios
    πŸ«™saffron strands
    πŸ”ͺknife
    πŸͺ΅cutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Fat, Sweeteners, Nuts, Spreads

Ingredients

Ghee, Milk powder, Milk, Kesar, Caster sugar, Pistachio paste, Pistachios

Notes

Ghee (2 tbsp, another small spoon, to finish), Milk powder (1/2 cup), Milk (1/4 cup), Kesar (5-7 strands of saffron), Caster sugar (2 tbsp, or powdered sugar), Pistachios (chopped, for garnish)

Allergens

Milk, Tree Nuts

Dietetics

Calories

175 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5.5g, Carbohydrates: 16g, Sugars: 14g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g, Fiber: 0.8g, Sodium: 55mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 130mg, Potassium: 170mg, Phosphorus: 110mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 90Β΅g, Vitamin B12: 0.4Β΅g, Vitamin D: 0.5Β΅g

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

whisk, silicone spatula, measuring spoons, measuring cup, plate, peda stamp, knife, cutting board

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Diwali, Dussehra, Festival, Celebration, Gift Giving

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Fudgy, Creamy, Dense, Smooth

Flavors

Sweet, Milky, Buttery, Nutty, Floral, Saffron

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (Store in an airtight container,Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight), fridge : 5 days (Store in an airtight container,Bring to room temperature for 10 min before serving), freezer : 30 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw overnight in the fridge)