Instant Kesar Peda | Saffron Infused Milk Fudge | Easy Peda Recipe (2025)

FAQs

What is Kesar Peda made of? ›

1. Add 4-5 Saffron (Kesar) threads in 1 cup of warm milk. 2. Drink it twice a day two hours after food daily.

Peda is a fairly general term that refers to a wide variety of spherical or round, delicious milk-based fudge treats. Typically they are made with a combination of dried milk solids (khoya or mawa), sugar and milk, and any preferred flavoring spices.

Some of the most popular types of peda are Doodh peda/Mathura peda from Uttar Pradesh, Kunthalgiri peda and Dharwad peda from Karnataka, and Lal peda from Eastern Uttar Pradesh. In addition, there are variations with respect to flavor and texture- such as Plain peda, Kesar peda, and Brown peda.

One Kesar Peda gives 93 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 36 calories, proteins account for 15 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 42 calories. One Kesar Peda provides about 5 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

Brown peda

ii) Take khoa in a clean Karahi. Break it into small pieces and heat upto 80oC. Then add half of the total shifted sugar (total sugar is added @ 30%) of khoa) and continue heating till light brown colour develops. At this stage add remaining sugar and heat until typical brown colour is developed.

Soak saffron strands in 2-3 tablespoons of milk for 2 hours. Refrigerate the bowl while the saffron is soaking.

It can be made by soaking saffron in some warm milk for about 10 minutes, or you can add hot milk to crushed saffron strands. I prefer the second way because it gives intense flavor and such a gorgeous yellow bright color to this saffron almond milk.

Original Saffron will never dissolve/melt in water or milk, though if kept in boiled water/milk some threads may disintegrate. We Rebranded to House of Saffron in Dec 2020.

Called by different names like “Penha”, “Peda” or “Pedha”, this all-time favorite Indian Mithai is most admired all over India. Originated from Shree Krishna's birthplace Mathura, this delectable sweet is often offered as a Prasadam.

How long does milk peda last? ›

STORE -They stay good for 3-4 days at room temperature and 1 week in the refrigerator. Mix the milk powder with milk completely before turning on the gas stove. Cook the pedas on low flame and use a non-stick kadai or a heavy based kadai to avoid burning or sticking to the pan.

Uses & Benefits

Improves happiness, comport, useful in depression. Improves Energy and low digestion strength. very good for strengthening the bones and teeth as it rich in calcium. One piece has about 82 calories.

Mathura peda is so famous in North India that the term is often used in aphorism like Mathura ka peda au Chhattisgarh ka kheda means "(famous are) the peda sweet of Mathura and helmet in Chhattisgarh." Mathura acts as a brand name for peda sweet.

3.2 Shelf life of peda

Generally, peda can be kept well for as long as 5-7 days at room temperature.

Milk-Based Pedas without Mawa (Khoya): These pedas are typically made with condensed milk and other ingredients. When stored properly in an airtight container at room temperature (in a cool and dry place), they can remain fresh for about 1 to 2 weeks.

Penda is a type of milk fudge made with solid milk fat and sugar. Other additions people like to include are cardamom, saffron, or even pieces of nuts. A common way to easily make penda is by using powdered milk and sweetened condensed milk!

A thumbprint cookie in appearance and fudge-like in texture, peda are little coins that start with the same base as burfi. But instead of stopping at burfi, the base then gets mixed with saffron and cardamom, and flattened into a small circle.

This milk peda is prepared using milk, milk powder and little maida.

75 Days: Each pack of Lal Sweets Kesar Peda comes with a generous shelf life of 75 days, ensuring freshness and taste for a longer duration.