Peda

Step 1

Grate khoya with a steel (not iron) grater.Add powdered sugar and mix well.

Step 2

Put mixture in a large heavy or nonstick pan.

Step 3

Heat first on high for few minutes.

Step 4

The on slow till done.

Step 5

Make sure to stir continuously, while on heat.

Step 6

When mixture thick and gooey, add cardamom.

Step 7

Mix well, and take off fire.

Step 8

Allow to cool, gently turning occasionally.

Step 9

Use cookie moulds, or shape pedas with palms into patty rounds.

Step 10

Mix pistachios and cardamom seeds and press a bit on top of each.

Step 11

If using moulds, first sprinkle some at bottom.

Step 12

Take some mixture and press into mould.

Step 13

When set well, invert and carefully, unmould. The pedas are ready to be served.