Ingredients: 2 cups Milk Powder,1/4 cup Cocoa Powder – dark,400 grams Condensed Milk,1/4 cup Milk,1 tablespoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi),1/4 Pistachios – chopped,2 tablespoons Butter,2 tablespoons Ghee – (to rub it in hands before shaping peda)
Time in minutes: 35 Servings: 4 Course: Dessert Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Chocolate Peda, melt the butter in a non-stick pan on low heat. When it is melted, switch off the heat and add milk powder & dark cocoa powder.Using a spatula mix the ingredients well and then add the condensed milk. Now turn on the heat and keep it in a low flame.Start stirring the mixture and slowly add milk and cardamom powder. Continue stirring for about 10-12 minutes.The chocolate mixture will start to leave the sides of the pan. At this stage, turn off the flame and transfer the mixture on to a plate greased with ghee.Rub your hands with a tablespoon of ghee and then start shaping the pedas.The pedas will initially be sticky and after around 3-4 hours they start to hold the shape well.Using your thumb make an impression at the centre of the pedas and fill it with chopped pistachios.Serve Chocolate Peda as a sweet dish during special occasions and festivals.