Mathura Peda is a Janmashtami special sweet that has its origin in the North Indian city of Mathura. It is very popular and is offered as prasad to Lord Krishna during the festival of Janmashtami. The recipe is very simple with very few ingredients but with a lot patience. But the end product is just divine and delicious.
Mathura Peda or Mathura Ke pede is a mava based sweet that has a rich golden colour as the milk and sugar is simmered on a low flame till it comes together as a dough. In this recipe, white sugar is used. However, I added jaggery powder for a healthier version.
This is then given a small irregular shape. As a flavoring agent, I have added cardamom powder and a pinch of saffron which is optional as traditionally it is not added. At times a pinch of nutmeg powder is also added.
For the instant version, Mathura Peda can be made with milk powder too or store bought mava. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this festive dessert.
- 500 ml. full fat milk
- 2-3 tbsp. jaggery powder
- 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
- pinch of saffron
- 1 tsp. ghee
- 1 tbsp. powdered sugar
- chopped nuts & dry rose petals to garnish
Bring the milk to a boil. Then simmer on a low to medium flame continuously stirring till it is reduced to half.
Then add the jaggery powder, cardamom powder and saffron. Mix well and continue to simmer till all the moisture has evaporated and everything comes together.
Cover and keep aside for 15-20 minutes. Then add the ghee and knead well till it turns soft and pliable.
Make small pedas out of it and give it an irregular round shape. Dust with some powdered sugar and garnish with chopped nuts and dry rose petals.
Your yummy Mathura Peda is ready to be served as an offering to Lord Krishna. They can also be served as a festive dessert during Diwali, Holi or any other festival.
Bring the milk to a boil. Then simmer on a low to medium flame continuously stirring till it is reduced to half.
Then add the jaggery powder, cardamom powder & saffron.
Mix well & continue to simmer till all the moisture has evaporated and everything comes together.
Cover & keep aside for 15-20 minutes. Then add the ghee and.....
Make small pedas out of it & give it an irregular round shape.
Dust with some powdered sugar.
Garnish with chopped nuts & dry rose petals. So your yummy Mathura Peda is ready to be served as an offering to Lord Krishna.
They can also be served as a festive dessert during Diwali, Holi or any other festival.
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