PEDAS FROM MATHURA

Steps:

• Add saffron in lukewarm milk and leave aside.
• Combine sugar with khoya, mix and then cook over medium heat until the mixture is smooth.
• Add milk in a slow trickle to khoya, stirring continuously and cook till milk is absorbed.
• Repeat the same process till all the milk is used.
• Take off the heat, add rose essence, cardamom powder and chopped pistachio.
• Mix well.
• Now take a little of the mixture and shape it into a round flat peda.
• Make same-sized pedas from the remaining mixture.
• Leave aside to cool thoroughly before serving.