Rose flavor is one of my favorite flavors. Rose to me is fancy, romance, elegant, decadence and fun. Pink color is very dear to me and hence I thought why not make a peda out of this flavor? Rose peda is flavored with triple dose of rose: rose syrup, rose water and powdered rose petals. Needless to say rose peda is very decadent. There are many ways rose can be used to flavor foods. Rose milkshake, rose lassi, rose pastry (as in mini cakes) rose jam, rose ice cream to name a few. Last year when we were in Paris we visited a local cafe I tried a rose macaron which was totally delish, will try that soon and share the recipe.
My mom or amma as I call her loves this flavor too. I remember as a child when we went out to restaurants to dine she always ordered rose milkshake. So whenever I make anything rose I remember those days. Wish I could share this dessert with her…
Servings
Makes about 30 pedas
Prep Time
5-15 minutes
Cook Time
About 20-22 minutes
Total Time
About 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 14 oz can condensed milk
- 1 12 oz pack khoa
- 2 tsp dried rose petals, powdered and sieved
- 3 tbsp rose syrup
- 2-3 tsp organic rose water
- 1-2 tsp ghee
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachio
- Few drops of pink gel food color, optional
PREPARATION
Step 1
Grate khoa.
Step 2
Take a heavy bottom pan add condensed milk and grated khoa and cook on medium flame. Add the rose powder, syrup and water and mix well.
Step 3
Keep stirring. The mixture will take more time to form into a lump as there is more liquid in the form of syrup and water.
Step 4
After 18-20 minutes when you see the mixture forms a mass or lump, transfer to a plate and let it cool. Make sure to not overcook as the peda will be dry.
Step 5
Smear some ghee on your hands and pinch out small pieces of the dough and make pedas. Place chopped pistachio and lightly press so it sticks to the peda.
Step 6
You can also make heart shaped pedas using a cookie cutter.Peda keeps well at room temperature for 2 days and refrigerate any leftovers.
Note: Rose syrup is available in Indian markets.
I usually don’t use colors, because it is Diwali I have added gel food color to make the peda look more festive. If you do not use the gel color the peda will look pale pink but there is no compromise in taste.
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The famous proverb "you are what you eat” as quoted by the French author Anthelme Brillat-Savarin is very true. Food nourishes you from the inside out. Good health is of utmost importance to me. Vegetarianism and Veganism are gaining immense popularity these days. Natural, organic, healthy and homemade is my mantra.
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Love the recipe And will surely try it !
Never tasted rose pedas before!
We add rose water to biryani and coconut cakes here
I think you will like it!
Relma
Sure Relma, try it out and let me know how it turns out☺️