Paneer Peda (Cottage Cheese Fudge)

Paneer is loaded with proteins, minerals and calcium which is also good for bones and teeth. I wanted to make something special for my son yesterday. Hence decided to make these delicious paneer pedas. Paneer peda is a very easy and simple recipe to make. These pedas are so soft and melt in the mouth type. Definitely a worth-trying recipe. Hope you all like it.

Ingredients:-

• 200 gms paneer / cottage cheese (grated)
• 100 gms khoya / whole dry milk (grated)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup milk powder
• 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter 
• 1 tbsp maida / all purpose flour 
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• few sliced pistachios for garnishing

Method:-

• Heat ghee in a pan.
• Add paneer and saute on slow flame for  aminute.
• Add khoya, milk and milk powder.
• Mix well stirring continuously.
• Add sugar, maida and cardamom powder. 
• Stir on slow flame till the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
• Allow to cool.
• Grease your hands with little ghee.
• Take a tbsp of mixture and make a ball.
• Now press it slightly to give the shape of a peda.
• Serve garnished with sliced pistachios.

Notes:-

• You may add any food color or flavorings of your choice and make into your desired shapes.
• You may garnish the pedas with a fried cashew on each or raisins too.
• You may use ½ cup condensed milk instead of sugar.

Happy Cooking!!

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