Besan peda

 Ingredients

¼ cup ghee

1 cup besan / gram flour

¼ cup milk powder

½ cup coconut, grated

1 cup milk

¾ cup sugar

 

Preparations 

in a large kadai add ¼ cup ghee and 1 cup besan.

roast on low flame until the besan turns aromatic.

after 15 minutes of continuous roasting, the besan starts to turn golden brown.

now add 1 tsp ghee and continue to roast.

the ghee will start to release at this stage indicating the besan is cooked completely.

now add ¼ cup milk powder and ½ cup coconut.

roast for 2 minutes, or until everything is well combined.

further, add 1 cup milk and mix well breaking the lumps.

the mixture starts to thicken absorbing the milk. cook until the mixture starts to hold the shape.

now add ¾ cup sugar and mix well.

sugar dissolves, continue to cook for 5 minutes more making sure it holds the shape.

add 1 tsp ghee to get the glossy smooth look.

when the mixture is still warm, take a ball sized peda mixture and shape.

using a peda design mould, design to your choice.

refrigerate the peda for 1 hour before serving.

finally, enjoy besan peda garnished with nuts if required.   

 

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