By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 8
57 cal · 20 min
Chocolate Peda
Recipe GLPRfc49b6a1c3eb2c
A delightful Indian milk fudge sweet infused with rich cocoa flavor and finished with pistachios. This easy no-bake confection is made by cooking together khoya (milk solids) and sugar until thick, then mixing in cocoa powder and shaping into small patties. Perfect for Diwali celebrations or as a homemade gift.
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Ingredients
1 cup Khoya (milk solids)
¼ cup Granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
Chopped pistachios for garnish
Directions
Combine khoya and sugar in a heavy-bottomed pan. Set the heat to medium.
Stir continuously as the mixture cooks. The sugar will begin to dissolve and the texture will become a runny paste. Continue stirring and cooking for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, until the mixture starts to pull away from the sides of the pan and all excess moisture has evaporated.
Remove the pan from heat and add the cocoa powder to the mixture.
Mix thoroughly until the cocoa powder is fully incorporated into the khoya mixture.
Transfer the mixture to a plate and let it cool until warm to the touch but not completely cooled. While still warm, divide into 8 equal portions and gently shape each portion into a small disc or patty using your palm, similar in form to a small burger patty.
Immediately garnish the top of each peda with chopped pistachios, gently pressing them into the warm surface so they adhere well.
Allow the peda to cool completely to room temperature. Serve or store in an airtight container as a homemade gift.
Comments
Khoya (reduced milk solids) is not stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, or Kroger in Charlotte—you'll need an Indian grocery store, likely a special trip. The recipe itself is honest about its 20 minutes and yields an affordable dessert at roughly $0.75 per serving once you have khoya on hand, but that ingredient gatekeeps the dish for weeknight cooking. The fudgy texture doesn't require constant attention, though it does need careful monitoring to avoid scorching. This is a same-night dessert with no meaningful leftover value, best suited to someone already shopping ethnic markets or planning ahead.
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