Chocolate peda/chocolate mawa peda is perfect to grace your festive sweet platter this Diwali! Make some and spread the love & sweetness with friends and family through these delicious Chocolate Indian milk fudge.
This chocolate peda is just a variation of the regular peda made with mawa (evaporated milk solids) with the addition of cocoa powder. It is creamy, chocolaty, rich and just melts in the mouth. You can use the same recipe to make burfi instead, simply spread the mixture in a greased plate up to 1/2 inch in height. Let it cool and cut into pieces.
Keeping this post short. I’d like to wish all my readers a joyous Diwali & a prosperous New year in advance. May this year bring you lots of happiness. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have to take a break. I’ll be back soon, hopefully! I intended sharing a lot of sweets this Diwali, I had some pictures taken, but unfortunately, I won’t be able to share them, I hope I can do so next Diwali!
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IF YOU LIKE THIS EASY CHOCOLATE PEDA, YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE DIWALI RELATED SWEETS AND SNACKS
- Rava laddoo
- Non-deep fried poha chivda
- Quick badam pista burfi
- Kesar peda
- Karanji
- Shankarpali
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PEDA WITH MILK MAWA POWDER
1.Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Once the ghee is warm, add in the milk, mawa powder, cocoa powder, sugar & stir continuously to break any lumps.
2.The mixture will start bubbling. Keep stirring on medium-low heat and scraping the sides to prevent the milk mixture from sticking at the bottom of the pan.
3.After 10 -15 minutes, the mixture will almost form a dough. Pinch a small mixture and roll between your fingers to see if you can form a round smooth ball. be careful as the mixture is very hot. If you can form a ball, then switch off the heat, transfer the dough to a plate. If the mixture is still sticky then continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes on low heat.
4.Once it is warm enough to handle, make peda’s with greased hand. Make a small dent in the peda with the tip of your finger, fill it with slivered pistachios or nuts of your choice. Place it on a parchment paper and let it air dry for a few hours. Store in an airtight container. It stays good for about 2 days. If you are storing for longer, refrigerate it.
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PEDA?
Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 Cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
- 1 & 3/4 cups milk-mawa powder, or 100 grams khoya, grated or crushed
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder sifted
- 1/2 cup sugar, adjust as per desired sweetness
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 2-3 tbsp slivered pistachios
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Once the ghee is warm, add in the milk, mawa powder, cocoa powder, sugar & stir continuously to break any lumps.
- The mixture will start bubbling. Keep stirring on medium-low heat and scraping the sides to prevent the milk mixture from sticking at the bottom of the pan.
- After 10 -15 minutes, the mixture will almost form a dough. Pinch a small mixture and roll between your fingers to see if you can form a round smooth ball. be careful as the mixture is very hot. If you can form a ball, then switch off the heat, transfer the dough to a plate.If the mixture is still sticky then continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes on low heat.
- Once it is warm enough to handle, make peda's with greased hand. Make a small dent in the peda with the tip of your finger, fill it with slivered pistachios or nuts of your choice. Place it on a parchment paper and let it air dry for a few hours. Store in an airtight container. It stays good for about 2 days. If you are storing for longer, refrigerate it.
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Freda
Jayashree says
Lovely pedas recipe and it’s easy also. Chocolate flavour makes it more delicious.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Jayashree 🙂
cookingwithsapana says
Omg that chocolate peda looks so tempting and very pretty.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Sapana 🙂
firsttimercook says
these cute beauties are so inviting 🙂
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Sasmita 🙂
themadscientsist says
Wow I love this chocolate peda. I want to try this sooner the better.
Freda Dias says
Thanks! Hope you like it 🙂
Priya Suresh says
Those cute pedas looks absolutely sinful, too tempting.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Priya 🙂
Dhwani Mehta says
It looks gorgeous Freda. Cant wait to try this.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Dhwani 🙂
Pavani says
Chocolate peda looks sooo delicious. My family would love these.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Pavani 🙂
Priya Srinivasan says
That looks sinful! Anything chocolate is always a hit! ❤️
Freda Dias says
So true! Thanks, Priya:)
Mayuri Patel says
These chocolate pedas look just too tempting…. years back no one would ever think of adding chocolate to traditional mithais. Now we have such a wide variety of fusion mithais.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Mayuri! Couldn’t agree more 🙂
Uma Srinivas says
These looks beautiful! I am looking and trying how to make these with vegan version.
Freda Dias says
Thanks Uma! I’m sure you will make a good vegan version 🙂
Jagruti says
These little beauties looks so divine, so delicious!
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Jagruti 🙂
Sushma says
Looks so yummy.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Sushma 🙂
end of the fork says
I love chocolate so I will be trying this recipe – it looks so easy!
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Nicolle 🙂 Glad you liked it!
Lathiya says
This looks great..chocolatey twist to our favorite peda..😊👌
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Lathiya 🙂
Antonia says
Wow, these are little beauties! They look delicious Freda!
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Antonia 🙂
Cecilia says
Oh, I would try this immediately. Looks and sounds so great!
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks, Cecilia 🙂
Sumith says
Beautiful version of Peda. Never tried in chocolate. Thanks for this beautiful share Freda.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Sumith 🙂
Mini says
What is mawa powder? Is it milk powder?
Freda Dias says
It’s powdered form of mawa, sold in US. It’s not really the same as milk powder.
Vidu says
Looks royal delish! Hope all ok at ur end and wish u a happy & safe diwali
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks, Vidu! Yes all good now:)
Loretta says
I don’t believe I’ve ever tried the chocolate version of these pedas. So now I know I can double dip as I love both flavors 🙂
Freda Dias says
That’s great, Loretta! Thanks 🙂 So sorry for replying so late.
Shubha says
Super gorgeous clicks Freda…this peda will be a hit with the kids:)
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Shubha:)
MyCulinarySaga says
Looks so good and chocolaty! Happy Diwali to you too Freda and hope all is well your end. Take care.
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Trupti! Everything is good now 🙂
hummingbirdthyme says
Freda, these sound positively divine! All the best to you!
Freda Dias says
Thanks a lot, Laura:)
Ruchi says
Peda looks amazing. Easy and awesome recipe. Beautiful captures
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Ruchi 🙂
Vanitha says
Gorgeous!! So easy and lip smackingly yummy 🙂 Perfect for the upcoming festival!
Freda Dias says
Thanks, Vanitha 🙂
Freda Dias says
Thanks so much 🙂