Monday, August 6, 2012

Dhoodh Peda / Paal Kova / Milk Sweet - Microwaved for 3 minutes , with just 3 ingredients / My 250 th post

      I am happy to post my 250 th recipe.I cannot believe myself, that I have posted so many recipes.Blogging world helped me in achieving this.Blogging was my hobby 2 years back,but slowly changed into a passion After seeing my interest in blogging,everyone in my family started helping me in several ways.Now a days,whenever my H goes for shopping,doesn't forget to buy me some props.My son started giving me comments and guidelines in taking pictures and cooking.So my whole family started to be part of blogging :) Doodh peda is my 250 th post.
   Doodh Pedas are milk sweets ,traditionally prepared by boiling milk in low flame for hours to get kova.But as time changed ,no one is ready to sit in the kitchen for long .Hence came the techniques of using milk powders and microwave.Say" no no" to sweating out in kitchen for long. But the taste doesnt match to the ones prepared in low flame for hours.Here is one more easy sweet,prepared using milk powder,condensed milk and butter.Yes a delicious sweet made up of just 3 ingredients.Shhhhhh dont tell this secret to anyone.Just make your guest indulge in the taste of this yummy sweet.This time prepared in microwave,will surely post the stove top version soon.I prepared it for my H's milestone in his office.It was a surprise for him.He was happy.



Ingredients:
1.Milk Powder (Non fat dry) -  2 cups
2.Condensed milk                  -  1 can (14 oz)
3.Butter                                  - 1 stick (4 oz)
4.Cardamom pwdr                 -  a pinch
5.Pistachios                             -  1 tsp (crushed)



Yield :
30 small pedas out of 1 cup
My 1 cup is equalent to 240 ml.

Method:
* Crush the pistas coarsely.
* Take a big microwave safe bowl,add  butter and melt it in the microwave for 1 minute.
* Dont boil the butter ,just melt it.
* Now add  milk powder,condensed milk and cardamom powder.I have used non fat dry milk powder.
* Mix it with a spatula,without any lumps.
* Microwave it for a  minute.
* After 1 minute,take it out and mix it well.


* Microwave it for 2 more minutes ,stirring in between .So totally microwaved for 3 minutes.
* After microwaving for 3 minutes,the mixture will be non sticky and will resemble like that of a kova.We can see that the kova turns creamy yellow colour.
* Cool it for 5 minutes or untill the mixture is able to handle.
* Grease your hands with some butter.
* Divide the mixture into equal sized balls and press with the fingure in the middle.
* The pedas should be smooth without any cracks.I prepared in 2 batches.When I prepared first time,my pedas got cracks,as it had less moisture,as I reduced the amount of condensed milk.So I added 1 tbsp more of condensed milk.Stick to the measurements and dont reduce the amount of condensed milk,as I did.If not you will not get smooth pedas.
* Place the crushed pistachios in the miidle of the pedas,when it is still warm.So that the pistachios wont come out.
* Cool the pedas and store in air tight containers.


Note:
* Microwave settings differ from one another,so cook the kova accordingly.The final kovas should not be  sticky.If it is sticky then microwave it for 30 seconds more.It took exactly 3 minutes for my microwave to bring it to kova consistancy.
* I could not take pictures of rolling the pedas as it was warm ,and cannot wait for camera,as there are chances for it to harden.
* If you get cracks,then add condensed milk or plain milk ,to regain the moisture.
* We can garnish with almonds,cashews or any food glitters.Garnishing should be done,when the pedas are warm,if not it will fall off.
* Pedas will be good for 4 to 5 days at room temperature and will be good for one month ,if refrigerated.But before serving,bring it to room temperature.

29 comments:

KrithisKitchen said...

Parcel please!

Torviewtoronto said...

this looks wonderful congrats of the 250th post

Julie said...

Very delicious yummy pedas!!
Congrats on your 250th post!!Ongoing Events of Erivum Puliyum @ Spicy Aroma-Curry leaves or Red dry Chillies

Square Meals said...

Congratulations on your 250th post. The pedas look absolutely yummy :-)

Aparna

Swathi said...

Congrats on 250th post. Love these peda, Wishing many more to come.

chef and her kitchen said...

congrats on 500th post...peda looks so delicious

Unknown said...

Doodh peda looks great! Love the step by step - delicious!

Sangeetha Nambi said...

Congo :) Excellent pedas... Keep Rocking...
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Reshmi Mahesh said...

Congrats dear...Pedas looks super tempting and perfect..

Vimitha Durai said...

Congrats dear... The pedas look so gorgeous and iniviting

Nisa Homey said...

Congrats dear...pedas look yum!

Unknown said...

Congrats on your 250th post...Mouthwatering pedas..Love this quick n yummy recipe...

Unknown said...

congrats savitha :) peda looks awesome and beautiful clicks..

R.Punitha said...

Hi Savitha ,

Milk Peda Looks YYuummYY !!!!

Excellent presentation :)

Keep on Dear..

www.southindiafoodrecipes.blogspot.in

Sayantani Mahapatra Mudi said...

250 posts wow. congrats dear. the dudh peda looks irresistible.

Kurinji said...

congrats on your milestone!!! Dooh beda looks delicious...

radha said...

Congratulations and the pedas look lovely. I would like to make it. But I was thinking.. all those ingredients and I would end up with so many pedas - and put on some extra kilos too!

Suja Manoj said...

Congrats dear,keep rocking!perfect way to celebrate and a quick version too,wish I could grab one from that platter:)

Unknown said...

Congrats!! the peda looks delicious!!

Unknown said...

My first visit here and like your space. Congratulations on the 250th recipe and wish you loads of success, the pedha's have turned out perfect. Please do visit my blog and leave your valuable comments!
Cheers

Spice up the Curry said...

congrats and peda looks very yummy and perfect

Priya Suresh said...

Congrats Savi, thats truly a fantastic milestone,keep on rocking.

Damn cute looking pedas makes me drool.

Jayanthy Kumaran said...

sounds soooper inviting ...yummm
Tasty Appetite

Ramya said...

What a visual treat:-) Look soo yumm

Anonymous said...

A friend of mine sent these pedas for us...and my son (who hates sweets) emptied the whole box.
When asked for the receipe, i was directed to your blog. You've done an amazing job
posting 250 receipes!!! You shall always be remembered in our house for your pedas..

Anonymous said...

Could you please tell us how many pedhas you could make with the above quantity of ingredients.

Unknown said...

Hello Anon,
I am on cloud nine.Thank u for ur kind words.Hope ur son enjoyed those delectable pedas.I got around 30 pedas ,which are of bite size.So you can plan accordingly.

Saraswathi Ganeshan said...

Savitha, can you repost the same to meet the event rules..

Anonymous said...

Many thanks for posting this amazing recipe. Ever since I tasted it, have introduced it to all my friends and family and everyone loves it.

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