Chocolate Peda – Quick Diwali Dessert

Step 1

In a non-stick pan, add milk powder, condensed milk, ghee and cardamom powder.

Step 2

Cook this over low heat and keep stirring the mixture continuously. It will become thick in 2-3mins.

Step 3

When it forms a thick mass and leaves the sides of the pan, add cocoa powder and mix well to form a smooth paste. Keep cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Take it off the heat. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool down completely.

Step 5

Using a peda stamp, shape the peda dough by adding a spoon of dough inside the stamp and pushing it using the opposite end. You'll see that the pedas come out with a beautiful design on top.

Step 6

Garnish with gold leaf and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.