Pedhas

North Indian Cuisine - North Indian Sweets
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Ingredients

Quantity Measure Ingredients Description:
500 Grams Mawa (Khoa), Chhena Grate
300 Grams Sugar, Table Powder
0.5 Teaspoon Cardamom Powder  
3 Drops Food Colour  
10 Nos. Pista diced

Method

Grate khoya. Powder sugar. Mix together in a skillet. 
Heat on low flame, stirring continuously.
Cook till mixture thickens. It should form a very soft lump.
Cool for 10 minutes. Add cardamom powder & colour. Mix well.
Take a small fistful of mixture. Form a ball. Press into the cookie mould.
Turn out carefully . Press 2-3 slices of Pista on the center .
Repeat for remaining mixture .

Note on khoya.
Khoya is available in most Indian sweetmeat stores anywhere.
Making at home consumes time but isn't that difficult.
Boil milk on high flame in a large heavy saucepan till water evaporates ,
leaving a soft lump. Stir frequently while cooking.
OR Substitute with 1 tin (400 gms.) condensed milk and 1 cup milk.
Lessen sugar by 1/2. Boil till a soft lump is formed. Stir continuously while cooking.

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