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Doodh Peda

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About

Doodh Peda is a traditional Indian sweet made from milk, sugar, and cardamom. It is a popular dessert in North India and is often served during festivals and special occasions. The sweet is made by boiling milk and sugar together until it thickens and then adding cardamom powder and other flavorings. The mixture is then shaped into small balls or discs and garnished with nuts and saffron.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

13.7
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Fats

47.1
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Carbs

17.2
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Fibre

0.5

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Recipe

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Ingredients

full-fat milk

2 liters

lemon juice

2 tablespoons

sugar

1/2 cup

ghee

2 tablespoons

cardamom powder

1/4 teaspoon

chopped almonds

2 tablespoons

chopped pistachios

2 tablespoons

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Directions

Step 1:

In a large pot, heat the milk over medium heat until it comes to a boil.

Step 2:

Reduce the heat to low and add the lemon juice. Stir the mixture until the milk starts to curdle.

Step 3:

Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or muslin cloth to separate the whey from the curdled milk.

Step 4:

Transfer the curdled milk to a non-stick pan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and starts to leave the sides of the pan.

Step 5:

Add the sugar and ghee and mix well.

Step 6:

Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan.

Step 7:

Remove from heat and add the cardamom powder, almonds, and pistachios.

Step 8:

Grease a plate with ghee and spread the mixture evenly.

Step 9:

Allow the mixture to cool and then cut into desired shapes.

Step 10:

Serve the doodh peda and enjoy!

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 14810 users have chowed down on Doodh Peda a whopping 21752 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Hyderabad, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Doodh Peda like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Doodh Peda, our users are head over heels in october, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Doodh Peda is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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