how to make a Pedhas | deshi style tadka| dr manju antil cooking tips


Pedhas are tasty and yummy, and popular in India very much. let's make it today

INGREDIENTS

500 gms. khoya (mawa)

300 gms. sugar

3 drops colour as required

8 to 10 pistas sliced

1/2 tsp. cardamom powder

cookie mould


Method:

Grate khoya . Powder sugar . Mix together in a skillet .

Heat on low flame , stiring continously .

Cook till mixture thickens . It should form a very soft lump .

Cool for 10 minutes . Add cardamom powder & colour . Mix well .

Take a small fistful of mixture . Form a ball . Press into the cookie mould .

Turn out carefully. Press 2-3 slices of pista on the center.

Repeat for the remaining mixture.

Note on khoya.

Khoya is available in most Indian sweetmeat stores anywhere.

Making it at home consumes time but isn't that difficult.

Boil milk on high flame in a large heavy saucepan till water evaporates,

leaving a soft lump. Stir frequently while cooking.

OR Substitute with 1 tin (400 gms.) condensed milk and 1 cup milk.

Lessen sugar by 1/2. Boil till a soft lump is formed. Stir continuously while cooking.


Serves: 36 pieces

Time required: 1/2 hr.

Shelf Life: 15 days (refrigerated)


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Dr. Manju Antil, PhD

Dr. Manju Antil, Ph.D. is a counseling psychologist, psychotherapist, and founder of Wellnessnetic Care, dedicated to promoting mental health and digital well-being. With over seven years of experience, she currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Apeejay Stya University and has previously taught at K.R. Mangalam University. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Kurukshetra University, specializing in projective techniques and suicidal ideation. A former Research Fellow at NCERT, Dr. Antil has authored 14+ research papers and 15 book chapters, and regularly presents at national and international forums. Her clinical work focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, and digital fatigue using CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches. She is a life member of the APA, BCPA, and Somatic Inkblot Society, and actively shares mental health content through her blog, podcast, and social media—aiming to make psychology accessible and therapy approachable for all.

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