Peda is a sugary fudge with a texture that will make your mouth water. Milk Peda is made using milk, milk powder, ghee, sugar, flavoring, and almonds. Milk peda is a sweet dessert that is popular at festivals like Diwali. Follow the photos and step-by-step directions to make Doodh Peda easy and perfect.This peda is famous in Mathura as Mathura ka peda.
Doodh Peda is one of the most popular sweet in Mithai stores. Doodh Peda, also known as Milk Peda, is a sweet fudge made with milk or milk solids. But I have made the process easier and faster with using milk powder.
What is Peda?
The most common name for sweet pastries made with milk is “peda.” Peda is made with sugar, ghee, flavoring, and nuts for garnishing. Cook the previously mentioned ingredients until they are thick, then shape them into a disk and top with chopped nuts.
About Doodh Peda
Doodh peda is a tasty delicacy made by heating milk, milk powder, sugar, and ghee with condensed milk. It is formed into discs and sprinkled with almonds. In Hindi, “doodh” means milk and “peda” means sweet fudge. So “doodh peda” just means “milk sweet.”
My version of doodh peda is quick, easy, and simple to make, while the traditional method takes a lot of time and effort. If you need to make Diwali sweets quickly and easily at the last minute, this is the recipe for you. It just takes 15 minutes to make.
I wanted to try this peda because I like all kinds of milk sweets. I usually make sweets from scratch, but these easy recipes are great if you don’t have a lot of time around Diwali and need to accomplish other things. I tried making this quick milk peda, and I don’t regret it because it’s now my go-to dish.
You can make doodh peda quickly and easily, and it gives a lot of volume. These tasty pedas are easy to pack up and give as gifts, and they make great sweets for giving!
Believe me, this is a very simple sweet that anyone can make for Diwali. There are no mistakes or checks for consistency. I’ve even included solution suggestions in the instructions section in case you have any questions when creating this peda.
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Doodh Peda Ingredients
- Milk Powder: You can use any sweet milk powder that isn’t too strong.
- Condensed Milk: This recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk.
- Milk: Use warm, boiling milk.
- Ghee: This dish gets its taste and greasing from ghee.
- Add flavorings, such cardamom powder, to make it taste better. If you want, you can add saffron to the sweet mixture itself. I only used it as a garnish.
- Garnishes—Chopped pistachios are added as a garnish. You can also add chopped cashews and almonds.
How to make Milk Peda Step by Step
- Put 1 tablespoon of ghee, ¼ cup of sugar, ½ cup of milk, and 2 tablespoons of condensed milk in a pan. This is done off the stove.
- Mix well until the sugar is entirely dissolved.
- Now add a cup of powdered milk to it.
- Whisk well so there are no lumps.
- Now turn on the flame and start cooking with the pan.
- Keep stirring over low heat.
- Stir it up, and it will start to thicken.
- If it starts to lump up, keep mashing and heating.
- Add 1 tablespoon of ghee until it looks like this.
- Cook until the mixture comes away from the sides of the pan like this.
- Roll it between your fingers. If it easily forms a ball, it’s time to turn it off.
- Turn off the transfer to a dish, let it warm up, and then mix it well once.
- First, rub ghee on your palms and fingertips. Take a small piece, roll it between your hands, and press it down a little. Make a small hole in the middle.
- Do it again to complete. I got 13 pedas. Now put chopped nuts and saffron in each hole.
- Do it again to finish.
Milk pedas are ready!
Expert Tips
- You should combine the ingredients off the stove so that the mixture doesn’t turn lumpy.
- If the mixture doesn’t stick together to make a ball, don’t worry. Just cook it for a little longer and then try again. When you turn off the mixture, it will look a little liquid. Let it sit until it hardens, which will make it easier to form.
- I got a total of 13 tiny pedas for this measure. The amount of pedas you make also depends on how big they are.
- If the mixture is dry and splits when you form it, add a little milk and stir it thoroughly to make it smooth. However, adding milk will make it last less long. When you make balls, it will look shiny and sticky, so make sure to lubricate your hands properly.
- It takes at least an hour to obtain the right texture. If you taste it after shaping it, the taste will be good, but the texture will be chewy, so always let it sit for an hour before serving.
- If you put it in the fridge, let it come to room temperature before serving. Otherwise, the pedas will be hard.
- Always cook on low heat so the bottom doesn’t burn.
Serving & Storage
Milk Peda will stay good for approximately a day at room temperature and five days in the fridge. You can serve it as is or with a savory snack as a snack.
FAQS
Can I use khoya?
Yes you can use 1 cup khoya or milk solid with ½ cup sugar, ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder and 2 tablespoon milk. The recipe itself is different so use these measures and keep cooking until thick and then shape them.
How long does milk peda last?
Milk Peda lasts up to a week in fridge. Keep in a sealed container.
Why are my pedas sticky?
They are either undercooked or still warm. Let them rest longer or cook for a few more minutes.
Can I use jaggery instead of sugar?
Traditionally, sugar is used. Jaggery will alter the flavor but you can experiment with it.
Is doodh peda can make without condensed milk ?
Yes. To make it without condensed milk, just add sugar and khoya (mawa). As needed, just adjust the cooking time.
Final Thoughts
Every Diwali is better with Doodh Peda as a sweets. It’s more than just a treat; it’s an emotion. It’s velvety, fudgy, and tastes like love in every bite. This meal will make everyone happy, whether you make it for Diwali 2025, serve it at a family gathering, or give it as a gift.
This Diwali, surprise your family and friends with warm pedas that you made yourself. Easy to make, full of taste, and full of the spirit of the celebration. Every peda is a little piece of happiness, a beautiful memory, and a special time.
Happy & Sweet Diwali to all of you! May the house be bright, the heart be happy, and life be sweet like sweets!
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