Indulge your sweet tooth in the rich and diverse world of the best Barfi recipes and finest Peda recipes. This post brings you a mouth watering roundup, from traditional favourites to creative modern twists. Explore the art of crafting these irresistible treats, perfect for celebrations, festivals, or just satisfying your sweet cravings.
Barfi and Peda are staples during festivals, such as Diwali and Eid, and special occasions. Over the years, I've watched my Mum prepare countless barfi and peda, all made to perfection with her own special technique.
You can learn all of these special techniques and master Indian sweet making skills in your kitchen thanks to the handy tips that are provided in the posts below.
And, there is truly something for everyone in this collection.
You can find easy recipes (some peda are even made in the microwave!) and even a recipe for no sugar peda as well to cater for all guests.
See my collection of Indian Fusion Desserts for modern dessert ideas that are sure to impress!
These Indian Milk Sweets/Desserts or Easy Indian Desserts for Dinner Parties walk you through an extensive list of the best Indian mithai.
For Diwali inspiration see these 150 + Diwali Sweets and Snacks or curate your own Diwali Dinner Menu for family and friends.
Barfi Recipes (Burfi Recipes)
Barfi, or Burfi, is an Indian version of milky fudge, that is prepared with milk solids, sugar and flavoured with warm and sweet spices such as cardamom, saffron, garnished with slivered nuts or edible silver foil.
The result is a sweet, dense, and often creamy dessert with a delightful texture and a wide range of flavors to cater to different preferences.
Barfi is a cherished sweet that is commonly served at festivals, celebrations, and as a treat during special occasions in Indian cuisine.
Peda Recipes (Penda Recipes)
Penda, or peda, is a sweet Indian confectionery consisting of khoya, ghee and sugar, and often used for offerings at temples.
Peda comes in various shapes and sizes, from round, bite-sized discs to diamond-shaped pieces, and is often garnished with slivers of pistachios or almonds. Whether enjoyed during festivals, special occasions, or as a daily indulgence, peda's irresistible taste and cultural significance make it a treasured sweet throughout India.
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
Wow, what a pretty and delicious collection of recipes jagruti!!! Each of these recipes and pictures are out of the word, i love how that rajkot peda is teasing me! stunning collection!!
jayashree says
Awesome collection of pedas, lovely ones. It is difficult to choose one among them, atleast three it will be.
Uma Srinivas says
Awesome collections of peda and barfi's. My mouth is watering looking at all those sweets. perfect for any occasion!
Lathiya says
Wow, what an amazing collection of pedas. Each one is unique and a must try ones.
Mayuri Patel says
OMG now I'm under pressure, 19 different barfi and peda recipes, wow. I probably must have commented on most that I would love to try the recipe out... unfortunately haven't tried out even one. This beautiful collage is surely going to be a big reminder that I need to try my favorites.
Anshu says
I am amazed to see such a fabulous collection of barfi and peda recipes. Simply mindblowing and commendable!!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
OMG!! This is so not fair Jagruti. Now you have tempted me with all these pedas and burfis and I am craving for some right now. Each and every burfi is better then one another. I am bookmarking this collection to try them one by one.
Indfused says
Jagruti,
What a fabulous share this is! So often during the year we make either pedhas or barfi for festivals and your collection offers so many choices. Superb as usual!
Lata Lala says
What a beautiful collection of 19 amazing pedas/barfi Jagruti. Your clicks are amazing and i have bookmarked this post to try few of them soon.
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Lata, hope you enjoy making these 🙂
Pavani says
WOW, WOW, WOW.......is all I can say 🙂 Such an beautiful collection of burfi recipes. Each and everyone of them looks absolutely delicious. Now I know where to come when I'm looking for burfi recipe. Pinned!!
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks Pavani 🙂
JollyHomemadeRecipes says
That’s a lovely collection recipe of barfi/pedas. I love each and every variety of barfi which you shared in this post.so beautiful and yumm. Bookmarking it!
jcookingodyssey says
Thank Jolly, happy that you like our collection of Barfi/Peda.
Bless My Food by PAYAL says
Mithai is my all time weakness & when it comes to barfi, it is "never say no to it" kind of stuff. 19 recipes of barfi are in front of me, nothing else needed anymore in life. 😜
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Payal. Glad to hear that:)
Ruchi's Veg Kitchen says
Wow what a beautiful and tempting collection . Perfect for any occasion or to satisfy the sweet tooth. Amazing collection and so brilliant photography
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Ruchi!
Vandana says
I am really impressed with this barfi and peda collection of yours. Saving it for my Holi and Diwali preparation. I love your photography and today, for the first time I went to your about page. Surprised as well as pleased to know that you are not Jagruti and that's your mothers name. Loved it.
jcookingodyssey says
Thank you Vandana! Please share your feedback with us if you try any of our Barfi-Peda recipe 🙂