These Instant Peda are made in the microwave and are flavoured with delicious and warming Cardamom Chai. Perfect for last-minute get-togethers or equally serve at a celebration for a truly unique twist on milk peda.
CHAI PEDA
We love Karak or Masala Chai.
Chai Peda are an exciting new creation of ours. Cardamom Chai infuses flavour into these milk peda for a moreish sweet.
I just love the golden hue that the tea gives the peda.
These pedas are made with a few simple ingredients like ghee, condensed milk, milk powder, and chai tea.
With Mum being a HUGE peda fan, she will find any opportunity to talk about them.
At home, we love Rajwadi Peda, which are made the traditional way.
But also love quick and easy Indian sweet recipe like these Ricotta Cheese Peda too.
Rajkot na Peda are a firm flavourtie but also love experimenting such as clotted cream peda, caramel peda.
While I was making Cardamom chai kulfi, the thought of mixing chai and peda crossed my mind. I told my Mum who instantly loved the idea!
We experimented with the recipe and luckily they came out perfect in the first batch!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS INSTANT CHAI PEDA RECIPE
● A subtle taste of chai and it is absolutely delicious
● Milk powder recipe that can be enjoyed by young and old
● Quick and easy, an entire recipe made under 20 minutes (cooking time only 3 minutes)
● Make-ahead or last-minute dessert and can be made in huge quantity
● Perfect as an edible gift or prasad
● Can be made in microwave or stovetop
INGREDIENTS and ALTERNATIVES
For exact measurements of the ingredients please check recipe card at the bottom of the post.
● Chai/Tea we have used cardamom chai made with only milk. Make sure we are using iced tea.
● Condensed milk - sweetened
● Full fat or cream milk powder
● Ghee - you may use unsalted butter
MORE CONDENSED MILK RECIPES
Eggless condensed milk cupcake
MICROWAVE PEDA
Traditional or authentic peda recipe is a long process and requires lots of time and energy, whereas the microwave version can be prepared just under 3 minutes (depends on the quantity and the power of the microwave).
This recipe is a great last-minute recipe or when a sudden craving hits for Indian mithai.
CAN I MAKE INSTANT PEDA ON THE STOVETOP?
Absolutely yes, and that too won't be a long process too. Check out the recipe card below for a method.
Looking for more delicious and unique sweets recipes do try our 19 best barfi peda recipes
CAN I USE CHAI MASALA?
No, chai masala in this recipe doesn't work.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR PEDA SWEET
Peda doesn't need any accompaniment, they are so delicious as they are. They are just like any other western fudge or chocolate whenever feel like pop one or two at a time in your mouth, walk away from it, and feel less guilty!!
TIPS FOR THE BEST PEDA
- the texture should not be too runny but not dry once microwaved - similar to a halwa texture.
- use a greased hand (with ghee) to roll the peda.
- to prevent massive cracks/not binding peda, do not let the mixture sit and go cold. Shape the peda whilst the mixture is still warm.
STORAGE
This peda stay fresh in the airtight container for a week at room temperature.
HOW TO MAKE CHAI PEDA?
Follow this step by step TUTORIALS, for the exact measurements in cups and grams check out the recipe card below.
1. In a bowl mix ghee, tea and condensed milk. - cardamom chai recipe link ABOVE in the first paragraph.
2. Microwave for 1 minute on full power.
3. Mix well, add milk powder.
4. Microwave for 1 minute and mix well.
5. Microwave another minute and remove the bowl and give it a good mix.
6. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
7. Then knead the dough for a minute.
8. Roll out on a parchment paper using a rolling pin.
9. Cut into round shape using a cooking cutter.
10. Let it completely cool on a tray before storing.
How to Shape Chai Peda
OTHER INDIAN MITHAI/SWEETS RECIPE
CHAI PEDA RECIPE
Equipment
- Microwave
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cardamom chai 60ml
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk 230g
- 1 ½ cup full cream milk powder 192g
- ¼ cup ghee 50g
Instructions
MICROWAVE
- In a microwave-proof bowl add condensed milk, ghee and tea (make sure chai is totally cooled and chilled)
- Mix it and cook the mixture in the microwave for 1 minute.
- Then add milk powder and mix it up using a spatula.
- Microwave for a minute, remove the bowl and mix everything.
- Microwave for another minute and mix again.
- At this stage, the mixture becomes a mass, remove the bowl from the microwave and leave it aside for 4-5 minutes.
- Apply some ghee on your palm and knead the mixture for a minute or so and make a round ball.
- Lay the parchment paper on a flat worktop and with the help of rolling pin roll out the peda dough and keep the thickness of ½″
- Cut the peda into round shape using a cookie cutter, and leave it aside to cool totally.
STOVETOP
- In a non-stick or heavy-based pan mix ghee, condensed milk and tea.
- Melt and mix everything on a low heat.
- As soon as ghee melts, add milk powder and mix.
- Coo the mixture on a moderate heat until everything comes together and mixture leaves the pan.
- Turn off the heat and remove the mixture into another plate.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes then knead the dough for a minute or so.
- Roll out the dough and cut the peda using a cookie cutter or divide the dough into small balls and make peda.
Notes
Each microwave settings and powers are different, so the cooking time slightly varies.
If don’t want to roll the peda, divide the cooked mixture into equal size of balls and flatten them slightly and make peda.
Peda will harden once they are totally cooled.
Do not keep the peda in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Rafeeda AR says
You have really caught me at the chai! My girls miss having pedas and this sounds like a really easy recipe... Must try this pretty soon!
Archana says
Love the idea of using a cookie cutter to make the delicious peda. I would never thought of chai in peda it's an idea worth exploring.
mildly indian says
Wow, love these images. I also like the idea that you have one flattened piece from which we can cut off the pedas using a cutter.
Uma Srinivas says
Microwave peda looks absolutely delicious. Cardamom chai flavor sounds really interesting!
Lata Lala says
What ... Are you serious? Peda in 3 minutes in microwave sounds so interesting and easy way to make it with perfection.
Lovely clicks and very interesting recipe I must say.
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
Wow those chai pedas looks totally droolsome!! Love such easy to make desserts! Nice idea to use cardamom tea to flavor the pedas! Will look into that tea recipe too!!!
Pavani says
Beautifully made peda. Love the idea of flavoring with the chai. I can't wait to try these for the festival season. And those photos are out of this world.