Holi Sweet Recipes -Thandai Peda in 15 minutes
Thandai is a traditional Indian drink made of nuts and spices prepared on Maha Shivaratri or during the festival of colors in Holi. Thandai is packed with powerful ingredients like Nuts, Poppy seeds, Fennel seeds, Rose petals, Saffron, and Cardamom.
Thandai can be prepared in two ways, either through Thandai Powder or Thandai Syrup. Thandai has many health benefits. It helps to cool down your body temperature during the summer and is a tremendous protein-rich drink that boosts energy. It improves digestion and helps cure constipation. Further, It is also known to enhance immunity.
Holi celebrations are incomplete without Thandai and Indian mithai. Both complement each other, So I thought, let us do something different this year. Why not make flavorful and delightful pedas from this Thandai syrup? Trust me; they taste so delicious you can’t resist having only one. The kids and elders will like this mithai, and no one will believe you have made them at home.
With just a few simple ingredients available at home, you can make these Thandai pedas in 15 minutes. These pedas are prepared with Thandai syrup that has a flavor of saffron, almonds, cashew nuts, pistachios, fennel seeds, rose, cardamom, and black pepper kick, which we all need in our Thandai. I have used milk powder to make this recipe, but you can always use khoya to make them, saving energy and time.
I have already shared the Thandai syrup and Thandai Powder recipes on the website; you can make it at home or buy it from the market, as it is readily available in all grocery shops. If you plan to make it at home, you can prepare it one to two days in advance.
No sugar is added in this recipe, as sugar is already incorporated in the syrup. Suggest using good quality milk and milk powder in this recipe. Also, a good amount of ghee is required in this recipe to make soft pedas. It would be best if you did not cut on the ghee quantity for the best results. In the market, we get soft Thandai pedas that are very good and yummy.
This Holi, please try these Holi Special Thandai Peda at home and enjoy Holi, the festival of colors, with total energy and fun with your family and friends.
A few more Holi Special Sweets Recipes like Sindhi Gevar, Thandai Mango Falooda, Natural Thandai ice cream, Thandai powder, Thandai Syrup, and Instant Sindhi Gheeyar(Ghevar) are available on the website.
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Holi Sweet Recipes -Thandai Peda in 15 minutes(Updated)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk Powder
- 8 tbsp Melted Ghee
- 1 cup Milk
- 8 tbsp Thandani Syrup
- ¼ tsp Cardamom powder optional
- few Pistachios for garnishing
Instructions
- In a pan, add 8 tbsp of melted ghee and heat the ghee.
- Add 1 cup of milk. Stir well and let the milk come to a boil.
- Once the milk is boiling, keep stirring and add milk powder in batches. Ensure no lumps are formed.
- Stir and cook on a low flame till the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add 8 tbsp of Thandai syrup.
- Stir and cook on a low flame till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
- Transfer to a plate. Spread the mixture and let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Add ¼ tsp cardamon for extra flavor. Cardamon is already included in the syrup, so this step is optional.
- Pinch a lemon size ball with grease hands and roll it between your palms.
- Roll again and give a cylinder shape. Place in a straight position on your palm and gently press down with your other hand. Now, give it a square shape.
- Place the pistachio over the peda.
- Soft, delicious Thandai peda is ready.
- Enjoy the Holi festival and share this mithai with your friends and family.
Notes
- Suggest to use good quality of milk powder.
- A good amount of ghee is required in this recipe to make soft pedas. Don’t cut on the ghee quantity.
- The shelf life is 7 to 8 days at room temperature and 15 days in the fridge.
How to make Thandai Peda at home Step by Step Photos
- In a pan, add 8 tbsp of melted ghee and heat the ghee.
- Add 1 cup of milk. Stir well and let the milk come to a boil.
- Once the milk is boiling, keep stirring and add milk powder in batches. Ensure no lumps are formed.
- Stir and cook on a low flame till the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add 8 tbsp of Thandai syrup.
- Stir and cook on a low flame till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
- Transfer to a plate. Spread the mixture and let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Add ¼ tsp cardamon for extra flavor. Cardamon is already included in the syrup, so this step is optional.
- Pinch a lemon size ball with grease hands and roll it between your palms.
- Roll again and give a cylinder shape. Place in a straight position on your palm and gently press down with your other hand. Now, give it a square shape.
- Place the pistachio over the peda.
- Soft, delicious Thandai peda is ready.
- Enjoy the Holi festival and share this mithai with your friends and family.
Notes
- Suggest to use good quality of milk powder.
- A good amount of ghee is required in this recipe to make soft pedas. Don’t cut on the ghee quantity.
- The shelf life is 7 to 8 days at room temperature and 15 days in the fridge.
FAQs
How to make peda from thandai powder or syrup at home?
Thandai Peda is one of the easiest and quick Holi recipes to make at home. In this recipe, No khoya or chashni is required. With just a few simple ingredients available at home, you can make these pedas in just 15 minutes. Follow the steps below.
– In a pan, add 8 tbsp of melted ghee and heat the ghee
– Add 1 cup of milk. Stir well and let the milk come to a boil
– Once the milk comes to a boiling point, keep stirring and add milk powder in batches. Ensure no lumps are formed
– Stir and cook on a low flame till the mixture thickens slightly
– Add 8 tbsp of Thandai syrup
– Stir and cook on a low flame till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan
– Transfer to a plate. Spread the mixture and let it cool for 15 minutes
– Add ¼ tsp cardamon for extra flavor. Cardamon is already included in the syrup, so this step is optional
– With grease hands, pinch a lemon size ball and roll it between your palms
– Give the desired shape and place pistachio over the peda
– Soft, delicious Thandai peda is ready
What is Thandai?
What is Thandai Peda?
Thandai is a traditional Indian drink made of nuts and spices prepared on Maha Shivaratri or during Holi. Thandai peda is an Indian sweet made of khoya, or milk powder, and Thandai syrup. They taste awesome and scrumptious as they have a flavor of saffron, almonds, cashew nuts, pistachios, fennel seeds, rose, cardamom, and black pepper kick.
What is Thandai Syrup?
Thandai syrup is a mixture of Almonds, Cashew Nuts, Pistachios, Melon seeds, Black pepper, Poppy Seeds, Fennel seeds, Cardamom, Dry rose petals, Sugar and Saffron. You can quickly make thandai by mixing the syrup in cold milk.
Is Thandai a Healthy drink?
Thandai has many health benefits. It helps to cool down your body temperature during the summer and is a tremendous protein-rich drink that boosts energy when you consume it. It improves digestion and helps cure constipation. Further, It is also known to enhance immunity. But Diabetics, Cardiac, and weight loss people should avoid this drink as it contains a lot of sugar and is highly rich in calories.
Conclusion
In this Holi Special Sweets Recipe – Thandai Peda, we have shared how to make Thandai Peda from thandai syrup at home. These Thandai Peda are soft and delicious. This Holi, make these mouth-watering and flavorful Thandai peda in 15 minutes, enjoy the festival of colors, and spread the message of love with these yummy thandai peda. If you like this recipe, please comment and rank us for this recipe. Your suggestion and comments are always welcome and are like a treasure to improve every time.