Doodh Peda

Doodh Peda is a delightful Indian sweet made from condensed milk and flavored with cardamom, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while being healthier. This version uses reduced sugar and includes nuts for added nutrition, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients

• Full-fat milk - 500 ml
• Unsweetened condensed milk - 100 g
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
• Ghee (clarified butter) - 1 tbsp
• Chopped nuts (almonds and pistachios) - 2 tbsp
• Honey - 1 tbsp
• Saffron strands - a pinch
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the full-fat milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
2. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer until it reduces to about half its volume, stirring occasionally (approximately 15-20 minutes).
3. Add the unsweetened condensed milk, and mix well. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously.
4. Add the ghee, cardamom powder, honey, saffron strands, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and cook until the mixture thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan (about 5 minutes).
5. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly. Once it is cool enough to handle, grease your hands with a little ghee.
6. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small round balls or discs (peda).
7. Garnish each peda with chopped nuts and let them cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 21 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 40 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Provides essential nutrients from milk and nuts.
• Contains antioxidants from saffron and cardamom.

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