Makkan Peda Recipe - Arkot Makkan Peda Recipe - How to Make Makkan Peda (2024)

Published: Oct 13, 2017 | Last Updated On: Nov 20, 2020 by Aarthi

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Super delicious makkan peda recipe which can be made easily at home, it takes less than 30 mins to make and taste so yummy.

This recipe is super duper hit in my house. It is very easy to make and taste absolutely fantastic. Normally they use khoya to make this recipe but since it is hard to find in some place, i modified the recipe using milk powder. I used everyday milk powder and it worked just wonderful.

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Kala Jamun
Khoya Gulab Jamun
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Sweet Potato Jamun

It tasted similar to gulab jamun but it a little dense in texture. But i enjoyed this more than jamun.

https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2017/10/suji-ke-gulab-jamun-recipe-sooji.html

https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2015/11/potato-gulab-jamun-recipe-aloo-jamun.html

Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you.

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Makkan Peda Recipe - Arkot Makkan Peda Recipe - How to Make Makkan Peda

Super delicious makkan peda recipe which can be made easily at home, it takes less than 30 mins to make and taste so yummy.

3.50 from 4 votes

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Author: Aarthi

Ingredients

▢ Milk Powder - 1.5 cup i used everyday
▢ Milk - ½ cup
▢ Unsalted Butter - 4 tblsp
▢ Baking Soda / Cooking Soda - ½ tsp
▢ All Purpose Flour / Maida - 1.5 cup or as needed
▢ Curd /Yogurt - 1 tblsp
▢ Chopped Mixed Nuts - ½ cup
▢ Kishmish / Sultanas - as needed
▢ Sugar - 3 cups
▢ Water - 3 cups
▢ Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp
▢ Saffron a good pinch

Instructions

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First on one side of the stove make syrup. Take sugar, water in a big pan. Bring it to a boil. Boil till sticky stage is reached. Add cardamom and saffron and mix well. Cover and set aside somewhere warm.
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Now make the dough, take milk and butter in a sauce pan, heat till butter is melted. Take it off the heat and bring it to warm temp.
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Take milk powder in a bowl, add butter and milk mix and whisk well.
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Now add in curd and baking soda and mix well.
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Add in flour and knead till soft.
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Now take a small portion of dough, place some nuts in the middle, cover it and roll it into a smooth ball. Flatten it like a peda.
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Heat oil for deep frying, drop peda in oil and fry on medium to low heat for 2 to 3mins. Keep flipping and fry till golden.
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Drain the peda and drop in the warm syrup. Let the peda soak for 1 hour.
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Serve.

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Pictorial:

1) First on one side of the stove make sugar syrup, take sugar in a pan

2)Add water

3)Bring it to a boil

4)Cook till it gets sticky consistency

5)Now it almost there

6)Add cardamom powder

7)Add saffron, take it off the heat and keep warm.

8)Now lets make the dough, take milk and butter in a pan

9)Melt it till butter melts. Set aside till it comes to warm temp.Pin

10)Now in a bowl, take milk powder.Pin

11)Add the melted butter and milk mixPin

12)Mix well.Pin

13)Now add in curdPin

14)Add little baking soda / cooking sodaPin

15)Mix wellPin

16)Now add in flourPin

17)Mix to a soft doughPin

About Aarthi

Over the past few years I’ve been on a mission to find and create recipes that I can make from scratch. I hope you enjoy the recipes on this blog as they are tried and true from my kitchen to yours!

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Sivasankari
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Making peda, Can we use readymix jamun powder instead of milk powder ??
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- Aarthi
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  yes u can
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Sivasankari
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Making peda ,Can we use readymix jamun powder instead of milk powder ?? Reply plz
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- Aarthi
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  yes u can
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Kavita
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Is there any substitute of Unsalted butter??? Plz reply
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- Aarthi
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  you can use ghee
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Sowmiya
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Wat milk powder did u use
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- Aarthi
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  Nestle everyday milk powder
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rajkohila
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Is everyday dairy whitener the same as milk powder.....Got to see everyday dairy whitener in many shops but couldn't get a glimpse of milk powder
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Priya
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Plz Do try arcot kulla samosa recipe. Its very very tasty sweet.
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Sharda
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Hello.. I had this years ago as a child at a function my family attended but never knew what it was called. I have always wanted to have this again but never knew where to find it. Some people told me this was called Gulab Jamun but it was not the same - the Jamun was very hard and more like a crunchy, brown oversized Kurma covered with powdered sugar - what a disappointment! I am so glad i found your blog.
I really want to try this recipe but where i live, people refer to tumeric as saffron and i am told that they are really not one and the same. Would tumeric suffice or could you suggest possible substitutes since i cannot find authentic saffron anywhere.
Thanks in advance for any assiatance you can give in this regard and please be encouraged to continue sharing a taste of India for the world to savor.
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Lakshmi
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Man looks like the milk ratio is way too much. I ended up doubling the flour to make the dough in a handling state.
Should have recommended to add the milk as required to make a soft dough
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Makkan Peda Recipe - Arkot Makkan Peda Recipe - How to Make Makkan Peda (2024)

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What is Makkan peda made of? ›

The sweet is an intricate part of Arcot's tradition. It is being prepared here for generations. Made of maida and sugarless choa, the dough is rolled into lemon-sizedballs and then stuffed with grated dry fruits.

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What is the name of the famous sweet in Arcot? ›

This Makkan peda is a staple sweet of the historical town of Arcot and speaks volumes about its rich culture. They can be found in every sweet shop of the town. They are stuffed with grated dry fruits and soaked in a sugar syrup.

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What is a peda made of? ›

Peda (pronounced [ˈpeːɽa]) or Pera is an Indian sweet that originated in the city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. Traditionally prepared as thick, semi-soft round balls, its main ingredients are khoa, sugar and traditional flavourings including cardamom seeds. It is brown in colour.

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How much is makkan peda per kg? ›

Order Now @ 450/- per kg! Shelf Life: 8 DAYS (Depends on Room Temp.)

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How is peda prepared? ›

Brown peda

ii) Take khoa in a clean Karahi. Break it into small pieces and heat upto 80oC. Then add half of the total shifted sugar (total sugar is added @ 30%) of khoa) and continue heating till light brown colour develops. At this stage add remaining sugar and heat until typical brown colour is developed.

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What is the origin of Makkan peda? ›

The Arcot makkan peda is said to have originated in the Nawab of Arcot's kitchens. Whether it did or not, the sweet treat is a rich affair. A dough made of maida and khoya is rolled into small balls and stuffed with chopped dry fruits such as raisins, pistachios, cashew nuts and almonds.

What is peda in mexican? ›

peda [f] MX. drunkenness. Slang.

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Can I keep peda in fridge? ›

If you are buying milk based pedas or sweets consume them within two days. They tend to get spoiled soon and remember to refrigerate them each time you take out the box from the fridge. Avoid buying sweets that are mawa based as the mawa could be adulterated and your sweets might be already rancid when you buy them.

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What is Makkan peda famous for? ›

Makkan Peda looks like a gulab jamun but it is more flavorful that a gulab jamun. Also the shape of the Makkan Peda is slightly spherical, while gulab jamun is a round ball. Filled with dry fruits and nuts, Makkan Peda is a legacy of Arcot.

How long does peda stay fresh? ›

Milk-Based Pedas without Mawa (Khoya): These pedas are typically made with condensed milk and other ingredients. When stored properly in an airtight container at room temperature (in a cool and dry place), they can remain fresh for about 1 to 2 weeks.

What is the price of Makkan peda in Coimbatore? ›

Makkan Peda. Costs: 173 rupees, Swipe right to add item to cart. Veg Item.

Is eating peda healthy? ›

No, this recipe is not good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. Sugar used in the recipe is also called white poison. It is a simple carbohydrate with zero nutritional value. On intake, sugar will cause inflammation of the body which will last for many hours.

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Is hing peda healthy? ›

Hing is known for its digestive properties in traditional Indian medicine. It can help alleviate digestive issues like bloating, gas, and indigestion. By incorporating Hing Pedas into your snack routine, you can enjoy the potential digestive benefits of hing in a tasty and convenient form.