Peda
Elegant sweetness dedicated to God. "The Queen of the Tea Contractors" condensed with milk
Description
A traditional sweet made by kneading 'Khuwa' (solid milk boiled to the absolute limit) with sugar and cardamom, shaped into bite-sized flat circles (often with a slight indentation). Made purely of milk components without any flour, it crumbles in the mouth, spreading a rich, condensed-milk-like milky sweetness.
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Khuwa(Reduced milk)
- Sugar
- Cardamom powder
- Pistachio(for garnish)
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Make Khuwa]: Put milk in a non-stick large pot, simmer slowly over hours while stirring constantly with a wooden spatula until moisture evaporates into a solid (Khuwa).
- [Knead]: Add sugar and cardamom powder to the Khuwa, knead on low heat until sugar melts and it binds.
- [Shaping]: Once cool enough to touch, roll bite-sized in palms, flatten slightly, and dent the center with a finger. Garnish the dent with crushed pistachios or almonds.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cardamom、Ultimate depth of milk
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Mix JP 'Condensed Milk' and 'Milk Powder', microwave to remove moisture, and roll
Pairing
Chiya (Nepali Milk Tea) / Black Tea
Trivia
The most commonly offered sacred sweet (Prasad) to gods in Hindu temples. Thus, around large temples like Pashupatinath in Kathmandu, sweet shops with mountains of Peda invariably line the streets.
Eating tips & etiquette
Like cookies or Wasanbon, hold by hand and nibble bit by bit alongside Chiya (tea), melting and savoring it in the mouth.
Allergen
Dairy, Nuts