Microwave Doodh Peda

Back in the 90s, any relative coming home would definitely bring me banana chips, Sapota (Chikoo) fruit and Nandini Doodh Peda! All my favorite things!! Although I have never been a big fan of sweets, Nandini Doodh Peda had just enough sweet for my taste.

My Mom makes Doodh Peda using a traditional recipe (takes too much time and patience), but I'm too lazy for it. My Mother-in-law had this recipe for a quick and easy Doodh Peda. Five simple ingredients and less than 5 minutes is all you need for this one!

Ingredients:

• Instant Dry Milk/Milk Powder (low fat) - 2 cups
• Condensed milk(sweetened and fat free) - 1 can (14oz)
• Ghee - 2 Tbsp (can use butter too)
• Cardamom/Elaichi powder - 1 tsp
• Cut Almond pieces - a few (for garnishing)

Procedure:

• Grease a plate with a little ghee and keep it aside.
• Take the rest of the ghee in a microwave safe bowl.
• To this, add the condensed milk and milk powder little by little and mix thoroughly.
• Once the mixture gets a uniform consistency, place it on high in the microwave for 1 minute.
• Take out the bowl and give it a good mix and put it back in the microwave for another minute.
• Repeat above steps one more time.
• Add cardamom powder to the mixture and let it cool.
• When the mixture is warm enough to handle with your bare hands, apply some ghee to your hands and make small balls.
• Press the center of the peda with some cut almonds and place it on the greased plate.