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    Home » Dessert » Microwave Doodh Peda

    Indian Style Milk Fudge | Step by Step Recipe

    Published: Nov 26, 2012 · Modified: Oct 11, 2022 by Pavani · 23 Comments

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    This microwave doodh peda is easy to make and needs less than 15 minutes of hands-on time. All you need is 4 ingredients to make this dessert.

    Grey plate with a stack of doodh peda

    Many traditional Indian desserts are time consuming to make. They also need patience and certain techniques for perfect outcome.

    But today I have a very simple and easy Indian dessert that is 100% foolproof. This doodh peda aka milk fudge is made entirely in the microwave. You need just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes to make it.

    Traditional khova peda involves thickening milk until it gets to fudge consistency. There is a lot of stirring and baby-sitting involved.

    I am not going to take away how amazing the end result taste. But my microwave version is not too lacking in taste. Unless you tell someone that this is a quick recipe, nobody would know.

    Grey plate with a stack of microwave milk fudge

    Ingredients

    Recipe needs only 4 main ingredients.

    Condensed milk: I have made this recipe with whole milk, low-fat and even fat-free versions. They all work great.

    Dry milk powder: Another ingredient where everything works - full fat, low-fat or even fat-free.

    Substitute some of the milk powder with almond flour for a nutty twist.

    Ghee: Unsalted butter can also used.

    Ground Cardamom: Adds Indian flavor. Can substitute with vanilla extract.

    Instructions

    As I mentioned before this milk powder fudge recipe takes no time to make at all. Only appliance you need is the microwave.

    Start by adding butter to a medium size microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30~40 seconds or until the butter is melted.

    Add the condensed milk and milk powder to the melted butter. Stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon until well combined.

    Step by step photos showing melted butter with condensed milk and dry milk powder

    Microwave this mixture for 1 minute. Remove from the oven and stir well.

    Repeat this process of microwaving for 1 minute and stirring 2 more times. So I microwaved for a total of 3 minutes.

    Step by step photos showing condensed milk mixture being microwaved until cooked through and thick

    Mixture should have thickened and dried out by this point. Cool the mixture until it is easy to handle, about 10~15 minutes.

    Take about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into smooth balls and flatten them to make discs. If you want to make them look fancy, use a small cookie cutter to lightly emboss a design on top.

    Step by step photos cooked condensed milk mixture being rolled into discs

    Cool completely and store in an airtight container. Doodh peda can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. They can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

    Tips:

    • This is just the basic recipe to make condensed milk fudge. It can be jazzed up a million different ways: add chopped nuts, saffron or even chocolate for tasty variations.
    • Low-fat or Fat free condensed milk will also work.
    • Whole, low-fat or non-fat milk powder will beautifully work.
    • Substitute some of the milk powder with almond flour for a nutty twist. I have made this recipe with ¾ cup of almond flour and 1 cup of milk powder and it turned out perfect.
    • Substitute ground cardamom with vanilla extract.
    • Each microwave is different. Cooking times mentioned are based on my 1000 Watt microwave oven. Adjust the cooking time based on the wattage of your appliance.

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    Quick Condensed milk Fudge

    Microwave Doodh Peda

    Quick and easy recipe to make Indian milk fudge in the microwave. Perfect for impromptu guests or on busy festival days.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 15 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: south indian
    Servings: 36 Peda

    Ingredients

    • 14 oz. can of Condensed milk
    • 1 cup Dry Milk powder*
    • ¾ cup Almond flour*
    • 2 tbsp Ghee/ Butter
    • 1 tsp Cardamom powder

    Instructions

    • Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl until melted, about 30~40 seconds.
    • Add the condensed milk, milk powder, almond powder to the melted butter. Stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon until well combined.
    • Microwave this mixture for 1 minute. Remove from the oven and stir well.
    • Repeat this process of microwaving for 1 minute and stirring 2 more times. So I microwaved for a total of 3 minutes.
    • Mixture should have thickened and dried out by this point.
    • Cool the mixture until it is easy to handle, about 10~15 minutes.
    • Take about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into smooth balls and flatten them to make discs. If you want to make them look fancy, use a small cookie cutter to lightly emboss a design on top.

    Notes

    • Doodh peda can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. They can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
    • This is just the basic recipe and can be jazzed up a million different ways: add chopped nuts, saffron or even chocolate for tasty variations.
    • Low-fat or Fat free condensed milk will also work.
    • Whole, low-fat or non-fat milk powder will beautifully work.
    • Make this nut free by using just 1¾ cups milk powder in the recipe.
    • Substitute ground cardamom with vanilla extract.
    • Each microwave is different. Cooking times mentioned are based on my 1000 Watt microwave oven. Adjust the cooking time based on the wattage of your appliance.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcal
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    1. Sowmya Sundararajan

      April 07, 2016 at 11:00 am

      Pavani, I tried these and it came out so well. Good that I saw this. I am planning to make a chocolate version.

      Reply
    2. Vaishali

      August 13, 2020 at 3:05 am

      5 stars
      They look too good and super simple to make , let me give it a try , I am drooling .

      Reply
      • cookshideout

        August 17, 2020 at 8:53 pm

        Vaishali, They are definitely so easy to make. Do try it out. Thank you

        Reply
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