Microwave Milk Peda

Milk Peda is popular throughout India, even though it originated in Mathura. The making of these pedas is cumbersome and time consuming. But, with the arrival of microwave, the time of cooking pedas has reduced to 5 minutes. People, who have microwave at home—guys, this is a ‘must try’ item.

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                                               - North Indian

Serves                                                               - can make 18-20 nos.

Ingredients:

1.   Milk maid                                        - 1 tin

2.   Milk powder                                    - 1.75 cups

3.   Butter                                              - 2-3 tbsps

4.   Saffron(optional)                            - a pinch

5.   Almonds                                         - for garnishing.

Method:  Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds.

Take out and add milkmaid and milk powder and mix well.

Keep this mixture in microwave for 5 mts( take out and stir after every minute). Add saffron in between.

Allow it to cool.  Grease your palm with ghee and take lemon size mixture, roll into balls and press a little to give the shape of peda. Garnish with almonds and serve.