These Rajkot na Peda are soft, white Gujarati milk peda made with full-fat milk powder, whole milk and sugar. They are quick, simple and sweet, making them perfect for Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, weddings, gifting or any happy occasion.
Unlike richer saffron peda such as my Kesar Malai Peda or Kesar Mawa Peda, these Rajkot na Peda are kept simple and white so the milky flavour really comes through.
What are Rajkot na Peda?
Rajkot na Peda are a famous Gujarati sweet from Rajkot in Gujarat.
They are usually white, soft and milky, with a simple flavour rather than lots of added spices.
This version is made with milk powder, which makes it much quicker than traditional peda made by reducing milk for a long time.
My mum first tasted Rajkot na peda after my parents’ wedding, when she visited relatives in Rajkot and was given a box to take home. That small memory is one of the reasons this sweet feels special in our family.
This is a stovetop milk powder peda, but if you want a richer khoya-style peda made quickly, my Microwave Mawa Peda is another easy option.
Mithai Gift-box
For a mithai box, I like pairing these plain white Rajkot na Peda with something more flavoured, such as Clotted Cream Peda, Ricotta Cheese Peda or Badam Caramel Malai Peda.
Main Ingredient Notes
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Full-fat milk powder
These are much quicker than traditional khoya-based peda such as Mathura Peda, because this version uses full-fat milk powder instead of slowly reducing milk.
I full-fat milk powder for the best flavour and texture.
I like to dry-roast it very briefly on a low heat. This helps remove the raw milk powder taste and prevents the peda from becoming sticky.
Do not let it change colour. Rajkot na peda should stay white.
Whole milk
Whole milk gives the peda a richer, creamier taste.
Sugar
Regular granulated sugar works well.
These peda should be sweet, but not sickly sweet.
Garnish
Pistachio slivers, saffron strands and dried rose petals look beautiful, but they are optional.
The peda themselves are traditionally plain and white.
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📖 Recipe
Rajkot Na Peda
Ingredients
- 3 cup full-fat milk powder approximately 375g
- 1 cup sugar 200g
- ½ cup whole milk 125ml
Garnishing
- 1 tablespoon pistachio slivers
- saffron
- dried rose petals
Instructions
- Dry roast the milk powder on a very low heat in a heavy bottomed pan until aromatic. It will only take 1 minute. Do not allow the colour to change, we want to keep the peda white.
- Into the pan, add in sugar and milk.
- Beat with a balloon whisk and make a smooth mixture.
- Turn on the heat, and start cooking the mixture.
- Keep stirring constantly, and keep the heat on a low to medium.
- After around 10-15 minutes the mixture will start thickening and leaves the edges of the pan and becomes one mass.
- Remove the mixture on to another plate and leave the mixture to cool completely.
- Rub some ghee on your palm and knead the peda mixture on the clean worktop.
- Make a big round ball, and roll out with a rolling pin, keep ½″.
- Cut into round shape with a cookie cutter.
- OR divide the peda mixture into equal size of balls and flatten them slightly and make peda.
- Garnish it with pistachio slivers, saffron threads and dried rose petals.
Video
Notes
- Use full-fat milk powder. Skimmed milk powder will not give the same richness.
- Dry-roast on a very low heat. Only roast until aromatic, not golden.
- Keep stirring once the mixture cooks. This stops it catching at the bottom.
- Cook until it leaves the sides of the pan. The mixture should come together as one soft mass.
- Cool before shaping. The peda mixture firms as it cools.
- Grease your hands with a little ghee. This makes shaping much easier.
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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Lathiya says
What a gorgeous looking pedas, you have brought those heavenly taste in the pictures
code2cook says
There are no words for these peda pics. Their beauty captured beautifully. Loved them. With milk powder their texture is perfect and came out great.
Can we make them with khoya?
Freda says
Gorgeous looking pedas! More than the pedas though, I love the pictures, makes the pedas look even more tempting 🙂
spoonsofflavor says
The pedas look so tempting...it is hard to resist. Bookmarked it. Will surely try 🙂
Soma Mukherjee says
I have such fond memories of this Rajkot na pedal my sister used to bring us these meltin mouth soft pedas while coming back from hostel Thanks for the lovely recipe will try it soon .
Maria Nasir says
Beautiful festive recipe and pictures! Such neat and perfect pedas. I love this culture of enjoying mithai with every piece of good news in our culture. 😊
Poonam Bachhav says
Perfect festive treats ! The peda looks so inviting ..so beautifully presented.. wonderful share !
Pavani says
Pedas looks so delicious and mouthwatering.Beautiful clicks.Bookmarked it
CookwithRenu says
Such tempting pedhas....would love to have them now....love the pistachio garnish on top...
Unknown says
Perfect sweet for Rakhsabandan. This looks incredibly good and lovely pictures of the peda.
geetha priyanka says
We have so many varieties of peda available, but this recipe sounds easy to prepare with few ingredients. I am sure this will be a big hit in our family. I am saving it to prepare for Ganesh chaturthi.
mildly indian says
Stunning Peda images here, Jagruthi. I really feel the festive season has begun. I am going to make these for Janmashtami.
Mayuri Patel says
I love how white the pendas have turned out. Thanks for sharing a quick penda recipe. And yes we Gujaratis ask for penda treat for any happy event 🙂
Priya Suresh says
How prefect and stunning those pedas looks, just with three ingredients am sure this Rajkot na peda is going to be my favourite one definitely. Cant wait to give a try. Bookmarking this ultimate beauties.
jcookingodyssey says
Thanks priya, please do and let me know how you like it.
Shobha says
The pedas look so delicious and well made - a perfect choice for Raksha Bandhan 👍