Quick Homemade Khoya Peda Recipe Using Leftover Malai Mawa
Don't throw away that leftover ghee residue! Turn it into soft, melt-in-your-mouth Khoya Pedas in under 10 minutes. This easy 3-ingredient zero-waste recipe gives you 100% pure, halwai-style sweets right at home!
Servings 8
Calories 85kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Fresh Khoya / Mawa
- ⅓ Cup Bura / Tagar Unrefined Cane Sugar
- ½ tsp Cardamom Powder freshly ground
- ½ tsp Desi Ghee
Instructions
- Warm the Khoya: Heat 1 cup fresh khoya in a heavy pan on low heat for 3–4 minutes until soft and smooth. Turn off the heat immediately.
- Cool Down: Transfer the khoya to a wide plate and let it cool down until lukewarm.
- Mix Ingredients: Add ½ tsp cardamom powder and ⅓ cup bura (tagar) to the lukewarm khoya. Mix well to form a soft dough.
- Shape & Garnish: Grease palms with ghee, roll the dough into small balls, and press the center with your thumb. Garnish with a pinch of cardamom powder and serve.