MEVA PEDA

Cooking Time :
15 mins.

Preparation Time :

15 mins.

Makes 8 pedas.

Ingredients
1 cup grated mava
6 grams SugaRite or 1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
A few saffron strands
For the garnish

2 to 3 slivered pistachios

Method

1. Combine the khoya and SugaRite / sugar in a heavy bottomed pan and cook on a slow flame while stirring continuously till the SugarRite / sugar has dissolved and the mixture leaves the sides of the pan (approximately 5 to 10 minutes).
2. Remove from the fire, add the cardamom powder and saffron and mix well. Allow to cool completely.
3. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into even sized rounds.
4. Garnish with slivered pistachios. Tips Cook the mixture on a slow flame as otherwise the ghee from the khoya will separate, giving the pedas a grainy texture