Kesar Pista Pedas by @millsandbuns

30 min
Medium

12 servings

🧈

15 g

Ghee

🥛

75 g

Milk Powder

🥛

60 ml

Milk

6

Kesar

🍬

30 g

Caster Sugar

🟢

40 g

Pistachio Paste

🧈

Ghee

🥜

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.

    milk powder
    milk
    saucepan
    🥄whisk

  2. Step 2/10

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

    saucepan
    🥄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
    🥄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
    🥄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
    🥄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
    🥄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.

    pistachios
    saffron strands
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Fat, Sweeteners, Nuts, Spreads

Ingredients

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

Allergens

Milk, Tree Nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free

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: 90µg, Vitamin B12: 0.4µg, Vitamin D: 0.5µg

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

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Sweet, Confection

Occasions

Diwali, Dussehra, Festival, Celebration, Gift Giving

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

Indian, South Asian

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)