Cashew Peda (Kaju Peda)

A traditional Indian sweet made with cashew nuts, sugar, and ghee.

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Cashew Peda (Kaju Peda) is a popular Indian sweet made from cashews, sugar, cardamom and ghee.

This is a traditional Indian dessert that is usually served during the festival of Diwali.

Cashew Peda has been around for a long time but it was only in the last few years that it became popular in India.

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Cashew Peda (Kaju Peda) Recipe

A traditional Indian sweet made with cashew nuts, sugar, and ghee.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients for Cashew Peda (Kaju Peda)

• 250 g Cashew Nuts
• 1/4 cup Khoya
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 2 tbsp Raisins or Pistachios
• little Saffron Strands

How to make Cashew Peda (Kaju Peda)

• Soak the cashew nuts in some water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain well and grind to a smooth paste, adding little water if required.
• Transfer to a pan and place it over medium flame.
• Add sugar, khoya and mix well.
• Stir well for 10 minutes or until it becomes thick and sticky.
• Add saffron strands and cardamom powder.
• Mix well and remove from flame.
• Grease your palms with little ghee or oil.
• Make small balls of the mixture and flatten them into desired shapes.
• Add 1 raisin on top and keep aside on a plate.
• Store in an airtight container.