Mathura Peda (Janmashtami Special Sweets)

 

               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.....

                     knead well till it turns soft and pliable.

           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.

Red Dragon Fruit Burfi

 

          Burfi is one of the most common and popular Indian sweets. It is a must in all Indian festivals, ceremonies or any auspicious occasions. So want to surprise your loved ones with a really unique Burfi recipe?

         So here is an easy and instant Burfi recipe prepared with Red Dragon Fruit. They come out real yummy and takes very little time to dish out. The recipe is very simple with very few ingredients, but the end product is just amazing.

         These Burfis are visually very attractive with its vibrant dark pink / red colour. Adjust the ghee and sweetness according to your preference. You can add jaggery or brown sugar instead for a healthier version. 

          This Fruit, typically is a tropical fruit rich in fibre and antioxidants, but low in calories. It is mildly sweet in taste and has many nutritional benefits. The outer part of this fruit almost resembles a dragon, hence the name. 

          Red Dragon Fruit Burfi is a great party recipe, apt for special occasions or as a festive dessert. Enjoy these amazing Burfis at room temperature or chilled. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this yummy dessert.  

• 1 red dragon fruit, pureed
• 2 tbsp. ghee
• 1/2 cup semolina
• 1/4 cup jaggery powder
• 1/4 cup milk powder
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1-2 tbsp. chopped almond & pistachios

          Heat 1 tbsp. ghee in a pan and add the semolina. Roast on a low flame for 2-3 minutes or till light golden in colour. 

          Add the pureed dragon fruit, cardamom powder and jaggery powder. Mix  everything well and keep stirring on a low flame till all the moisture has been absorbed. 

          Now add the milk and cook till almost dry, but moist. Then add the milk powder, followed by the remaining ghee. Continue to cook till everything comes together like a dough. 

          Switch off the flame and transfer the contents to a greased plate. Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios. Allow it to cool and then refrigerate for some time till it is nicely set. 

          Cut as desired and enjoy them at room temperature or chilled. It is ideal for any festive occasion or as an after meal dessert. 

                     Heat 1 tbsp. ghee in a pan.

Add the semolina & roast on a low flame for 2-3 minutes or till light golden in colour. 

Add the pureed dragon fruit, cardamom powder & jaggery powder. Mix everything well & keep stirring on a low flame till all the moisture has been absorbed. 

               Now add the milk and cook till almost dry, but moist.

                     Then add the milk powder, 

                     followed by the remaining ghee. 

     Continue to cook till everything comes together like a dough. 

Transfer the contents to a greased plate. Garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios. Allow it to cool & then refrigerate for some time till it is nicely set. 

Cut as desired & enjoy them at room temperature or chilled. It is ideal for any festive occasion or as an after meal dessert. 

Red Dragon Fruit Peda

 

          Check out these yummy Pedas prepared with Red Dragon Fruit. The recipe is very simple with very few ingredients, but the end product is just amazing and mouth watering. These Pedas are visually very attractive to look with its vibrant dark pink / red colour. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this sweet treat. 

          Dragon Fruit, be they White or Red, is a versatile fruit with which many desserts can be prepared. Peda on the other hand, is a very popular sweet in the Northern parts of India. It is offered as prasad to devotees in the temples. 

         This Fruit, typically is a tropical fruit rich in fibre and antioxidants, but low in calories. It is mildly sweet in taste and has many nutritional benefits. The outer part of this fruit almost resembles a dragon, hence the name.

• 1 red dragon fruit, pureed
• 2 tbsp. ghee
• 1/2 cup semolina
• 1/4 cup sugar or to taste (I used brown sugar)
• 1/4 cup milk powder
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1-2 tbsp. chopped almond

          Heat 1 tbsp. ghee in a pan and add the semolina. Roast on a low flame for 2-3 minutes or till light golden in colour. 

          Add the pureed dragon fruit, cardamom powder and brown sugar. Mix  everything well and keep stirring on a low flame till all the moisture has been absorbed. 

          Now add the milk and cook till almost dry, but moist. Then add the milk powder, followed by the remaining ghee. 

          Continue to cook till everything comes together like a dough. Keep aside to cool slightly.

          Take a little portion of the dough and make round pedas. Make an impression in the centre with your finger and stuff with chopped pistachios and almonds. 

          Yummy Red Dragon Fruit Pedas are ready to be served to Lord Ganesha. 

                    Heat 1 tbsp. ghee in a pan.

Add the semolina & roast on a low flame for 2-3 minutes or till light golden in colour. 

Add the pureed dragon fruit, cardamom powder & brown sugar. Mix  everything well & keep stirring on a low flame till all the moisture has been absorbed. 

                Add the milk & cook till almost dry, but moist. 

                   Then add the milk powder, 

                  followed by the remaining ghee. 

Continue to cook till everything comes together like a dough. Keep aside to cool slightly.

Take a little portion of the dough & make round pedas. Make an impression in the centre with your finger.

               Stuff with chopped pistachios and almonds. 

 Yummy Red Dragon fruit Pedas are ready to be served to Lord Ganesha.