Easy Homemade Dharwad Peda (Wheat Flour Dharwad Peda)
Learn how to make the famous, melt-in-the-mouth traditional Dharwad Peda right at home using simple ingredients like wheat flour and just a couple of spoons of ghee. This quick and easy recipe gives you that authentic bakery-style taste and rich caramel flavor without the hassle of hours of milk reduction.
Ingredients
- Wheat flour (Godhi Hittu) – 1 cup
- Ghee – 2 tablespoons
- Milk – As needed to mix/roast
- Sugar / Boora Sugar – As required for sweetness and coating
- Cardamom powder – A pinch (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1
Heat a heavy-bottomed pan and dry roast or lightly roast the wheat flour with a spoonful of ghee until it turns golden brown and releases a nice aroma.
- Step 2
Sprinkle or mix small amounts of milk/milk mixture to achieve the traditional grainy texture, stirring continuously on low heat.
- Step 3
Once the mixture thickens and darkens to the characteristic golden-brown shade of Dharwad Peda, turn off the heat.
- Step 4
Allow it to cool down slightly, then add sugar (preferably boora sugar) and cardamom powder, mixing thoroughly.
- Step 5
Pinch small portions of the mixture, roll them into smooth balls, and coat them generously in extra sugar. Serve and enjoy!