Kesaria Peda Recipe

This is a classic kesaria peda recipe. Kesaria peda is a very popular sweet in the Bihar. It is extensively used during Diwali and other Bihari festivals . It makes your celebration more delightful. You will enjoy this kesaria peda Recipe.
Kesaria Peda picture

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings8
CuisineCourse
TasteSpeciality, ,
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Khoa300 Gram (mava)
 Khoya300 Gram (Mava)
 Sugar300 Gram
 Illaichi powder1 Teaspoon (cardamom)
 Ellaichi powder1 Teaspoon (Cardamom)
 Kesar8 Gram (Saffron)
 Chopped pista8
 Pista8 , chopped

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 636 Calories from Fat 252

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 29 g44.7%

Saturated Fat 13.7 g68.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 72.8 mg24.3%

Sodium 280.2 mg11.7%

Total Carbohydrates 73 g24.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.8%

Sugars 67.8 g

Protein 24 g48.2%

Vitamin A 16% Vitamin C 14.2%

Calcium 71.2% Iron 8.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Point1-Heat khoa and sugar in a kadahi while stirring continuously till the sugar melts and then dries up. This should take approx 18 minutes.

Point2-Add illaichi powder and kesar and mix well.

Point3- Make about 20-25 medium sized Pedas of desired shape.

Point4- Decorate with Pista.

Comments

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Anonymous

Anonymous says :

Hey delicious...but the pic could have been of better quality
Posted on: 22 October 2011 - 10:40am
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barbecue says :

I just love kesar peda
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 2:45pm
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

I love pedas and this is a good recipe
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 1:51pm
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bonappetit says :

this is an all time fav.....thanks for sharing the recipe.
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 12:45pm
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colorfulcandies says :

LOVE IT!
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 12:29pm
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

Kesar peda is a sweet for all seasons.
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 12:07pm
Gourmet_lover profile page

Gourmet_lover says :

It is not explained clearly how to shape the peda. whether we should try to shape it when still hot?
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 11:57am
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epicure says :

I love kesariya pedha....its delicious and now I can use this recipe to make it at home too!
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 11:52am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

So simple and so delicious. I am planning to make this recipe this Diwali and gift to my friends.
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 9:44am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

Everyone should kesari peda, they are so easy to make and one gets the purest peda when made at home...
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 7:41am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

Its so easy to prepare, but to make at home than to buy .......
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 5:15am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

The smell of keshar or saffron is the best thing for this dessert...
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 2:31am
Anonymous

Shilpa222 says :

sounds simple, though never made or tasted this before
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 1:50am
Anonymous

Tarun says :

yummy
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 1:23am
Anonymous

Nimmi says :

A must in most Indian festivals...Thanks for the recipe!!
Posted on: 21 October 2011 - 12:45am
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

i love this one!
Posted on: 20 October 2011 - 11:59pm
Anonymous

Anonymous says :

In Maharashtra this delicacy is called as Keshari Pedha and is a favourite on all occasions!
Posted on: 20 October 2011 - 11:54pm
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Rahul - Chef an . . . says :

Its nice and delicious
Posted on: 20 October 2011 - 11:46pm
Anonymous

yuggbjhb says :

Why am I a pumpkin?
Posted on: 28 September 2009 - 1:41am
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shantihhh says :

If you upload a photo or avatar you won't show as a pumpkin which is a default if you do not do so.
Posted on: 28 September 2009 - 8:24am

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