Description
Indian confection
Technical
Peda, pedha 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. Variant spellings and names for the dessert include pedha, penda and pera and it is found in several varities in north India.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
caramelizedbutterycreamyfloralnutty
Wine Analogy
Similar to a late-harvest Riesling with honeyed notes
Coffee Analogy
Resembles a caramel macchiato with cardamom undertones
Perfume Analogy
Evokes gourmand fragrances like vanilla and tonka bean
Culinary Applications
Doodh PedaUttar PradeshBase for milk-solid based sweets
Kesar PedaGujaratSaffron-infused festive variation
Chocolate PedaModern fusionContemporary adaptation with cocoa
Dietary
VegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosherdairy