Saffron And Cream Sweet Dumplings (rajasthani Kesar Malai Peda)

Saffron and Cream Sweet Dumplings, also known as Rajasthani Kesar Malai Peda, are a delightful dessert from the Rajasthani cuisine. These rich and creamy dumplings are flavored with saffron and are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

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Saffron And Cream Sweet Dumplings (rajasthani Kesar Malai Peda)

Ingredients

  • 1 liter full-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds, or cashews)

Instructions

  1. Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed pan and bring it to a boil.
  2. Once the milk starts boiling, reduce the heat and add lemon juice to curdle the milk.
  3. Once the milk solids separate from the whey, strain them using a muslin cloth to make chenna (paneer).
  4. In a separate pan, heat the heavy cream and add saffron threads. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Add the chenna, sugar, and cardamom powder to the saffron cream mixture and cook until it thickens.
  6. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool. Then, shape the mixture into small dumplings and garnish with chopped nuts.
  7. Refrigerate the dumplings for a few hours before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
8g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Heavy-bottomed pan Muslin cloth

Tools

Grater (for saffron) Mixing bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Saffron and Cream Sweet Dumplings chilled for the best flavor.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can also add a few strands of saffron to the garnish.

Cost

$10