Ingredients
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1.5 litres full-fat milk
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1.5 tablespoons lime juice
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1/2 cup organic jaggery powder (Bharat Vedika)
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2 tablespoons water (for melting jaggery)
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2 tablespoons A2 Gir Cow Ghee (Bharat Vedika)
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1 teaspoon cardamom (elaichi) powder
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Diluted Kashmir saffron (kesar)
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Chopped pistachios and saffron strands (for garnish)
About
These homemade pedas provide a wholesome treat featuring healthy fats from A2 Gir Cow Ghee and calcium from full-fat milk, balanced with mineral-rich jaggery instead of refined sugar. Estimated values per serving (assuming 12 servings): 145 Calories, 4g Protein, 8g Fat, 15g Carbohydrates.
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In a kadhai, take 1.5 litres of full-fat milk and heat it on a medium flame. |
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Once it is hot (not boiling), add 1.5 tablespoons of lime juice and stir gently so the milk curdles. |
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Turn the heat to high at this stage. |
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In another pan, take 1/2 cup of jaggery powder and 2 tablespoons of water, letting it melt completely. |
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Once the jaggery is melted, add it into the curdled milk mixture. |
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Let the milk mixture dry until all the water evaporates and you achieve a halwa-like texture. |
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Add 2 tablespoons of A2 Gir Cow Ghee, 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder, and some diluted saffron, mixing well. |
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Let the mixture cool down a bit. When it is still warm, mash it with your palm for a few minutes. |
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Shape into pedas and garnish with chopped pistachios and saffron. |
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Zero-Waste & Substitutes * Zero-Waste Tip: Do not throw away used lime halves! Toss them down your kitchen sink drain along with baking soda and warm water to neutralize odors and keep your pipes fresh. |
