Milk Peda (Milk Fudge)

Peda is an Indian sweet and is usually prepared in thick, semi-soft pieces. The main ingredients are khoa, sugar and traditional flavorings, including cardamom seeds, pistachio nuts and saffron.The word peda is also generically used to mean a blob of any doughy substance, such as flour or (in the case of the sweet) khoa. (source Wikipedia).

Peda happens to be a dessert we all enjoy and when I found this two minute microwavable version I had to try it.

Milk Peda

Ingredients:
1¾ cups Milk Powder
1 Can (14 oz) Condensed Milk
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1/4 teaspoon Cardamom powder
A small pinch of Saffron, dissolved in 2 tbsp warm water or milk
A small pinch of Salt (Optional)
Few Dry Nuts of your choice (cashews, almonds, pistachios etc)

Method :

1. Melt the butter for 5-10 seconds in the microwave (until melted)
2. Mix the melted unsalted butter,milk powder and condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl (make sure they are combined well)
3. Stir in the saffron,cardamom powder and a pinch of salt
4. Microwave this mixture on high for 2-3 minutes (after a minute,give this a mixture a quick stir,and continue to microwave again,for another minute or two)
5. Give the mixture another quick stir
6. Let this mixture cool slightly (don't let the mixture cool down completely,as it will crumble)
7. Grease your hands with a little ghee or oil, make small balls of the mixture while its still warm n flatten slightly.( I used a toy train wheel for the circular design,you can use a fork and make a similar pattern)
8. Garnish with nuts (optional).