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.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 28 Apr 2014 in Recipes Course

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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

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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