Cashew peda | peda recipe | instant Kaju media | Kaju mithai is an easy instant, no-cook Indian sweet. 10 minutes, 5 ingredient Cashew peda is a great beginner-friendly recipe / easy Diwali sweet recipe. You can cut them squares and call it a version of soft cashew katli
Can I skip milk powder?
I would recommend milk powder for the perfect peda texture. Always grind cashews with milk powder
How long should I grind Cashews?
Grounding cashews help with the dough texture. however, avoid over-grinding as it oozes out oil and makes peda oily. Always pulse a few times and grind once; mix well in between the grinding.
CAN I USE REGULAR SUGAR?
No always use powdered sugar for no-cook cashew peda. I have used store-bought powdered sugar. If you don’t have it, grind sugar first; keep aside then grind cashews and milk powder separately then grind with all other ingredients
can I skip sieving?
sieving helps for perfect peda texture. Grinding cashew at once might turn them oily so grind then sieve. Repeat till you get smooth flour
CAN I REDUCE POWDERED SUGAR?
Yes, adjust according to your taste.
Is 2 tablespoon water enough for the binding?
Yes, knead well the oil in cashew helps for the binding. Avoid adding more water as it might affect the dough texture.
Can I skip kewra water?
Yes, you can use cardamom powder, rose essence, or any other flavor according to your choice.
Can I use milk instead of water?
Milk will reduce shelf life. I would recommend water for longer shelf life.
I DON’T HAVE PIPING MOLD, HOW TO MAKE A IMPRESSION FOR munthiri sweet?
Flower impression is optional, you can skip it. You can also use peda mold like milk peda instead or cookie press might also work for impression.
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Should I refrigerate the cashew fudge?
It stays good at room temperature for up to one week. You can refrigerate for longer shelf life.
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Ingredients
1 cup cashew 1/2 cup milk powder (50 grams) 1 + 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon kewra water 2 tablespoon water
How to make Cashew peda with step by step pictures
Firstly in a mixie jar add cashew and milk powder. Pulse 2-3 times; mix well in between the pulsing and grind once
The texture of the flour should not be sticky. Avoid over-grinding. You should be able to hold at the same time can crumble
Transfer and add powdered sugar; mix well
Sieve the flour and grind the lumps/ big particles of flour
Repeat sieving till you get smooth flour
Add kewra water
Furthermore, add 2 tablespoon of water; mix well and knead
If you are making a large quantity work in batches; knead till the dough comes together
Split the dough into two
Place them on silicone mat/ parchment paper and place one more mat/ parchment paper
Use a rolling pin and flatten the dough according to your desired thickness
Cut them with a cookie cutter or use peda mold to shape
I used a piping mold to cut and create an impression
Serve after 1 hour for best texture
