We are so lucky to have an amazing public library system where we live, with lots of interactive and educational programs for children. This week we attended an event to learn more about Diwali, the Festival of Lights in India that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. One of the activities that drew the attention of all of the kids was making easy Indian sweets (mithai) called Doodh Peda or Pala Kova. Not only can the kids make these popular Indian sweets themselves- so easy!- they are delicious, don’t require cooking, and are often served during Diwali (plus they are egg-free and gluten-free!).
Ingredients
1 stick of butter
1 can of sweetened, condensed milk
1.5 c milk powder
1/4 tsp of cardamom powder
+ several spools of different sizes
1) Let the butter sit at room temperature to become soft.
2) Mix butter and the sweetened, condensed milk.
3) Put it in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until the mixture bubbles.
4) Stir in the milk powder. Cook for 1 more minute.
5) Stir and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the cardamom powder.
6) When the dough is not too hot to the touch, roll into balls. Your hands will get greasy!
7) Next, take the end of the spool (make sure you’ve removed the paper) and press into the dough, as if you were using a stamp.
8) Remove carefully to reveal the decorative pattern! Now you’re ready to try these non-bake, easy Indian sweets for Diwali! Enjoy your doodh peda!
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We tried these out at Kindergarten yesterday and they were really successful. We live in New Zealand, so thank you for this wonderful recipe
I am so glad that they worked out for you!:) It’s fun for the kids with the rolling and the “stamping”– and then eating their creations. So happy your kids enjoyed them!
This is the same recipe that we grew up on! We are making them this week for Diwali!
How many does this recipe make? Do they need to be refrigerated?
I wish I knew… It made enough for a group of 15 kids. I think since it has the milk, if it were going to be out for a few days I would refrigerate? Sorry I can’t be more specific- we ate them all right away!
Oh my god! This reminds me of my childhood. Except we used fresh cow’s milk because we we didn’t have anything else available. I had my own cow and when she became pregnant I used to milk her in the mornings before school and I just couldn’t wait to get home to make doodh peda (we call it milk fudge). Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful memory! I would love to make it with fresh milk- can you share your recipe? YUM!!!!! 🙂