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Peda

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Peda

Peda is a vegetarian dessert cooked across India. It is made with khoya, sugar and cardamom. This recipe serves 12 and takes about 40 min. One serving has about 280 kcal, 8 g protein, 35 g carbs and 12 g fat.

Did you know? Mathura's famous sweet! The slow-cooked khoya (reduced milk) develops a caramel-like flavor over 2 hours.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Pan-Indian
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Style: Indulgent
Serves: 12
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Level: Medium

Ingredients (serves 12)

400 g khoya
120 g sugar
1 tsp ghee
½ tsp cardamom powder
1 tbsp pistachio (optional)

Contains: dairy and tree nuts.

Main ingredients

khoya
sugar
cardamom

Nutrition per serving

Peda

280kcal / serving

Protein: 8 g 11%
Carbs: 35 g 50%
Fat: 12 g 39%

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Calcium	250mg
Phosphorus	200mg
Vitamin B12	0.4mcg

How to make Peda

Crumble the khoya into a heavy-bottomed pan and place it on low heat.
Add the ghee and stir continuously for about 5 minutes until the khoya loosens and smells roasted.
Add the sugar and keep stirring as it melts and the mixture starts to thicken.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan and forms a soft ball.
Stir in the cardamom powder and turn off the heat.
Let the mixture cool until warm enough to handle, then shape into small round pedas.
Press a pistachio or a little almond on top of each peda if you like.
Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Serves 12 · prep 15 min · cook 25 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

How to make Peda: videos

गेहूं के आटे से बनाये बहुत स्वादिष्ट और जबरदस्त हलवाई जैसे पेड़े सिर्फ 3 चीजों से | Atta Peda RecipeKanak's Kitchen Hindi · 49.6 lakh views · 10 min

मिल्क पाउडर पेडा-आसान विधि । Instant Doodh Peda Recipe with Milk Powder | Easy Peda without MawaNishaMadhulika · 21.0 lakh views

त्योहारों में सिर्फ दूध से पेड़ा बनाये, जो मुँह मे मक्खन की तरह घुल जाये Milk Peda,Sweet RecipeMasala Kitchen · 16.6 lakh views

Milk Peda Recipe | बिना मावा बिना चाशनी सिर्फ 2 चीज़ो से हलवाई जैसे स्वादिष्ट दूध पेड़ा | Doodh PedaKanak's Kitchen Hindi · 15.0 lakh views

सिर्फ दूध से बनी ये आसान Peda मिठाई मुँह में डालेंगे तो मक्खन की तरह पिघल जाए Milk Peda - Doodh PedaAnita Ji Ka Kitchen ‎‎‎ · 13.7 lakh views

Quick answers

Is Peda vegetarian?

Yes. Peda is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Peda?

About 280 kcal per serving, with 8 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

What is Peda made of?

The main ingredients are khoya, sugar and cardamom.

How long does Peda take to make?

About 40 min in all: 15 min to prepare and 25 min to cook.

How many people does this Peda recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 12. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Peda?

Peda is usually eaten as a dessert.

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