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Mathura ka Peda

Originating in the holy city of Mathura, these peda are divine in more ways than one! This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Mathura ka Peda
Main Ingredients Khoya/mawa, Sugar
Cuisine Uttar Pradesh
Course Mithais
Prep Time 26-30 minutes
Cook time 31-40 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Sweet
Level of Cooking Medium
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Mathura ka Peda

  • 2 cups Khoya/mawa
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon Liquid glucose
  • 1/4 cup Castor sugar (caster sugar)

Method

1. Sauté the khoya in a non-stick pan on medium heat, stirring continuously, for eight to ten minutes. Take the pan off the heat and set aside to cool.

2. Cook the sugar with one-fourth cup water in another non-stick pan on medium heat, stirring till the sugar dissolves. Add the milk and collect the scum, which rises to the surface with a ladle, and discard.

3. Cook till the syrup attains a one-string consistency. Add the liquid glucose and stir well. Take the pan off the heat.

4. Add the khoya mixture to the sugar syrup and mix well. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

5. Divide the mixture into twelve equal portions and shape into round balls. Press the balls lightly.

6. Spread the caster sugar in a plate and the roll the peda lightly in it. Arrange on a serving dish and serve.

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