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    Coconut Malai Peda

    Published On:August 31, 2018 By:Ruchi

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    Coconut Malai Peda is a delicately flavored coconut sweet made with milk solids. Made with just five simple ingredients, this recipe for malai peda is undoubtedly going to please many taste buds. In addition to that, it’s incredibly delicious, super nutty and a perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings!! 

    How to make Malai Peda

    Fall is a very joyous time in India. The heatwave and monsoon have crossed the nation and the festival season is about to begin. 

    Starting this week till November – Indian calendar is filled with a lot of festivities like – Janmashtami, Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, and Diwali.

    So what does that mean? It means its time for mouthwatering sweets, treats, decorations, fun-frolic, and extravagant feasts. Festivals in India are incomplete without sweets. Desserts or mithai on a celebration is a mandatory part of Indian culture. It’s by far, my favorite time of the year!

    Step by step peda recipe for Diwali

    Therefore to celebrate the onset of festival season, I have just the perfect recipe for you today – Coconut Malai Peda! 

    This melt-in-your-mouth pedas has an intense coconut flavor and a fantastic texture. These malai pedas will be loved by almost everyone, regardless of age or gender. 

    WONDERING WHAT IS PEDA?

    Peda is a small disc-shaped-sweet from the Indian subcontinent. The word Peda is generically used to define a fudge-type-cookie made with milk solids/milk powder, sugar, and some flavorings like cardamom, rose, pistachio, and saffron. 

    These delicious treats are also assigned the following names – Pedha, Pera, or Penda(in Gujarat). No matter what you call it, peda is a must-have sweet for any joyous celebration.   

    How to make coconut peda

    How to make Coconut Malai Peda?

    Coconut lovers, this one is exclusively for you. ??

    1. In a large bowl combine milk powder, coconut, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Mix to combine.

    2. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the above mixture. Mix it well.

    3. Add cream and cook until the mixture starts to come together like dough (7-9 minutes). Maintain the heat at the low-medium setting. The cooked mixture will be grainy at this point. No worries, take it off the flame.

    4. Allow it to cool. The mixture will become firm as it cools. When it’s comfortable to touch, knead the dough until its smooth and no longer grainy.

    5. Grease your hands and take about a golf ball size of dough and roll it into your hands. Flatten the ball.

    6. Your peda is ready, repeat the process with rest of the mixture. Garnish with saffron strands and cardamom powder. 

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    Faq’s related to Coconut Malai Peda recipe!

    Can I use milk for coconut malai peda recipe?

    Most definitely! Both milk and cream can be used interchangeably in this recipe. 

    What can I use instead of Milk powder?

    The closest substitute to milk powder is milk mawa powder, and you can find that in your local Indian grocery store in the refrigerator section. 

    Tips to consider while making pedas!

    • Ghee can be substituted with coconut oil.
    • This mixture of coconut+milk powder +sugar can get burned pretty quickly so, please be very careful and keep stirring.
    • When it is comfortable to touch, knead the dough with your hands for 4-5 minutes. This step is essential because it will get rid of all the lumps that are formed during cooking.
    • Like to add color to these cocnut pedas? Add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture once it’s cooled. Knead until the color is well-blended and the peda dough is smooth and creamy. 
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    Coconut Malai Peda

    Author : Ruchi
    Coconut Malai Peda is a delicately flavored coconut sweet made with milk solids. It is incredibly delish, super nutty and a perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings!!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Resting Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 16 PEDAS
    Calories 135 kcal

    EQUIPMENT

    • Ceramic pan
    • Silicone Spoon

    INGREDIENTS
     

    FOR PEDAS

    • 2 cups Milk Powder
    • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
    • ½ cup Milk/Cream (heavy whipping cream)
    • ¼ cup Ghee/Clarified Butter
    • ½ cup Desiccated unsweetened Coconut

    GARNISH

    • – – Saffron strands
    • – – Cardamom Powder to sprinkle on top
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In a large bowl combine milk powder, coconut, and powdered sugar in a bowl. Knead it with your hands to combine.
    • Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed pan. Add the above mixture. Mix it well.
    • Add cream and cook until the mixture starts to come together like dough (7-9 minutes). Maintain the heat at the low-medium setting. This mixture can get burned pretty quickly so, please be very careful and keep stirring. The cooked mixture will be grainy at this point. No worries, take it off the flame.
    • Allow it to cool. The mixture will become firm as it cools. When it’s comfortable to touch, knead the dough until its smooth and no longer grainy.
    • Grease your hands and take about a golf ball size of dough and roll it into your hands. Flatten the ball.
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    • Your peda is ready, repeat the process with rest of the mixture. Garnish with saffron strands and cardamom powder. Can stay well in the refrigerator for 1week.
      Coconut Malai Peda - Ruchiskitchen

    RECIPE NOTES

     
    Tips to consider while making Pedas!
    – Ghee can be substituted with coconut oil.
    – This mixture of coconut+milk powder +sugar can get burned pretty quickly so, please be very careful and keep stirring.
    – When it is comfortable to touch, knead the dough with your hands for 4-5 minutes. This step is essential because it will get rid of all the lumps that are formed during cooking.
    – Like to add color to these coconut pedas? Add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture once it’s cooled. Knead until the color is well-blended and the peda dough is smooth and creamy. 
     

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 232mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided above is approximate. Variations may exist due to the ingredients/brands used. These numbers should be considered estimates, as they are not calculated by a registered dietician.

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