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    Makkan Peda

    Last Updated On: Jun 20, 2022 by Sharmilee J

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    Makkan Peda is a juicy, delicious rich sweet made by dunking dry nuts stuffed khoya & maida balls in sugar syrup. Makkan Peda resembles gulab jamun, however the taste & texture differs and just melts in the mouth. Makkan Peda tastes divine with dry fruits &nuts filling and originated from the kitchen of Arcot Nawabs.
    makkan peda recipe

    Makkan Peda is a sweet famous in Arcot.It is believed that this sweet has originated from the royal nawabs kitchens of Arcot, a small town in Vellore.

    Makkan Peda is made using khoya and maida for the outer covering.This sweet is rich with dry fruits and nuts stuffed inside.Though it resembles close to gulab jamun, the taste and texture sure differs.The soft juicy texture of the makkan peda melts in the mouth , with dry fruit and nuts filling it tastes divine.

    I noted down this makkan peda recipe a year back which I saw in a TV show where the anchor showed the making of this sweet in a sweet shop.

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    makkan peda recipe

    The dry fruits and nuts makes it rich and gives a crunch too.The texture is sof soft and spongy ans when soaked in sugar syrup, it just melts in the mouth,yumm.Enjoy making and eating this makkan peda…Will you?!

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    Makkan Peda

    Makkan Peda is a juicy, delicious rich sweet made by dunking dry nuts stuffed khoya & maida balls in sugar syrup. Makkan Peda resembles gulab jamun, however the taste & texture differs and just melts in the mouth. Makkan Peda tastes divine with dry fruits &nuts filling and originated from the kitchen of Arcot Nawabs.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Servings15 pedas
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup maida
    • 3/4 cup khoya unsweetened
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 tablespoon melted ghee
    • 2 tablespoon curd
    • 2 tablespoon water
    • 2 tablespoon mixed chopped nuts
    • oil to deep fry

    For the sugar syrup:

    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • few strands saffron

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, take water. Add baking soda, add khoya.
    • Whisk it well without any lumps ,add ghee and curd.
    • Whisk again, the mixture should creamy and smooth without any lumps.
    • Add maida, mix well and bring together. Sprinkle water if needed. Do not knead much. The dough should slightly loose not too tight.
    • Cover and set aside for 15 mins,
    • Meanwhile prepare the sugar syrup. Take water and sugar in a pan. A
    • dd saffron to it. Heat, boil until sticky consistency. Set aside.
    • Now pinch a small lemon sized ball, flatten it make a dent in the centre add nuts and raisins. Pull the edges to the centre and close it. Now flatten it slightly. Repeat to finish the entire dough and keep it ready.
    • Heat oil in a  kadai - add few pedas may be 2-3 at a time and fry until dark golden brown.
    • Drain and add to sugar syrup.
    • Give at least 30 mins soaking time. Enjoy Makan Peda!

    Notes

    • I used homemade instant khoya for this
    • The dough should be slightly loose only the the pedas will be soft else it will become hard.
    • Knead it for just bringing together do not knead much.
    • The pedas grow in size flatten it well before frying.
    • You can even use equal measures of maida ad khoya.
    • Do not stuff nuts more, just a teaspoon would be perfect.
    • Make sure to mix khoya well without lumps.
    • I used chopped cashews, badams, pista and raisins for inner stuffing.
    Nutrition Facts
    Makkan Peda
    Amount Per Serving (40 g)
    Calories 205 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Cholesterol 8mg3%
    Sodium 53mg2%
    Potassium 21mg1%
    Carbohydrates 36g12%
    Fiber 0.3g1%
    Sugar 27g30%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 57IU1%
    Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
    Calcium 87mg9%
    Iron 0.1mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Makkan Peda Recipe Step by Step

    1. In a mixing bowl , take water.Add baking soda, add khoya.
      How to make makkan peda recipe - Step1
    2. Whisk it well without any lumps,add ghee and curd.
      How to make makkan peda recipe - Step2
    3. Whisk again, the mixture should creamy and smooth without any lumps.
      How to make makkan peda recipe - Step3
    4. Add maida,mix well and bring together.Sprinkle water if needed.Do not knead much.The dough should slightly loose not too tight.Cover and set aside for 15 mins.
      How to make makkan peda recipe - Step3
    5. Meanwhile prepare the sugar syrup.Take water and sugar in a pan.Add saffron to it.Heat, boil until sticky consistency.Set aside.
      How to make makkan peda recipe - Step3
    6. Now pinch a small lemon sized ball, flatten it make a dent in the centre add nuts and raisins.Pull the edges to the centre and close it.Now flatten it slightly.Repeat to finish the entire dough and keep it ready.
      How to make makkan peda recipe - Step4
    7. Heat oil in a kadai – add few pedas may be 2-3 at a time and fry until dark golden brown.Roll over and fry so that its evenly fried.
      How to make makkan peda recipe - Step5
    8. Drain and add to sugar syrup.Give atleast an hour mins soaking time.
      How to make makkan peda recipe - Step6

    Serve with a garnish of chopped nuts.

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    Enjoy these delicious sweets!

    makkan peda recipe


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    1. kumkum

      October 12, 2017 at 11:18 am

      wow, looks simply delicious and amazing 🙂

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