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pottukadalai peda

peda recipe
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup roasted gram pottukadalai
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cardamom
  • Few saffron strands

To make peda

  • 4 tablespoon ghee
  • Extra flavor optional
  • A pinch of cardamom powder
  • Few saffron strands

Instructions

  • Add roasted gram, sugar, cardamom, and saffron to a mixer jar. Grind to a fine powder.
  • Sieve the mixture for a smooth texture.
  • Mix in cardamom powder and saffron if you like a stronger aroma.
  • Add 2 tablespoon ghee and mix well — the mixture should look slightly crumbly.
  • You can shape it into laddus at this stage if you prefer.

Make Peda:

  • Add 2 more tablespoon ghee and knead into a soft, pliable dough.
  • Take a small portion, roll smooth, and shape using a peda press or cookie mold.
  • Optionally, flatten gently and place a pistachio in the center.

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