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Published: October 1, 2017 Last Modified: March 19, 2021 Freda Dias

Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}

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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.

Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}

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.

Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}

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!

Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}

Table of Contents

  • IF YOU LIKE THIS EASY CHOCOLATE PEDA, YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE DIWALI RELATED SWEETS AND SNACKS
  • STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PEDA WITH MILK MAWA POWDER
  • HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PEDA?
  • Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}

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.

Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}

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.

Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}

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.

Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}

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.

Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}

Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PEDA?

Chocolate Peda Recipe {With Milk Mawa Powder}

Freda Dias
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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Desserts
Cuisine Indian
Servings 15 peda's

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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  1. Jayashree says

    October 25, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    Lovely pedas recipe and it’s easy also. Chocolate flavour makes it more delicious.

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks, Jayashree 🙂

      Reply
  2. cookingwithsapana says

    October 25, 2017 at 2:41 pm

    Omg that chocolate peda looks so tempting and very pretty.

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks, Sapana 🙂

      Reply
  3. firsttimercook says

    October 25, 2017 at 9:13 am

    these cute beauties are so inviting 🙂

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks, Sasmita 🙂

      Reply
  4. themadscientsist says

    October 25, 2017 at 5:24 am

    Wow I love this chocolate peda. I want to try this sooner the better.

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      Thanks! Hope you like it 🙂

      Reply
  5. Priya Suresh says

    October 24, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    Those cute pedas looks absolutely sinful, too tempting.

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:02 pm

      Thanks, Priya 🙂

      Reply
  6. Dhwani Mehta says

    October 24, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    It looks gorgeous Freda. Cant wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks, Dhwani 🙂

      Reply
  7. Pavani says

    October 24, 2017 at 1:40 pm

    Chocolate peda looks sooo delicious. My family would love these.

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks, Pavani 🙂

      Reply
  8. Priya Srinivasan says

    October 24, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    That looks sinful! Anything chocolate is always a hit! ❤️

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      So true! Thanks, Priya:)

      Reply
  9. Mayuri Patel says

    October 24, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      December 28, 2017 at 10:58 am

      Thanks, Mayuri! Couldn’t agree more 🙂

      Reply
  10. Uma Srinivas says

    October 24, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    These looks beautiful! I am looking and trying how to make these with vegan version.

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks Uma! I’m sure you will make a good vegan version 🙂

      Reply
  11. Jagruti says

    October 24, 2017 at 11:32 am

    These little beauties looks so divine, so delicious!

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks, Jagruti 🙂

      Reply
  12. Sushma says

    October 24, 2017 at 11:08 am

    Looks so yummy.

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks, Sushma 🙂

      Reply
  13. end of the fork says

    October 24, 2017 at 10:48 am

    I love chocolate so I will be trying this recipe – it looks so easy!

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks, Nicolle 🙂 Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  14. Lathiya says

    October 23, 2017 at 10:38 pm

    This looks great..chocolatey twist to our favorite peda..😊👌

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks, Lathiya 🙂

      Reply
  15. Antonia says

    October 19, 2017 at 10:45 am

    Wow, these are little beauties! They look delicious Freda!

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks, Antonia 🙂

      Reply
  16. Cecilia says

    October 19, 2017 at 10:27 am

    Oh, I would try this immediately. Looks and sounds so great!

    Reply
    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      Thanks, Cecilia 🙂

      Reply
  17. Sumith says

    October 17, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    Beautiful version of Peda. Never tried in chocolate. Thanks for this beautiful share Freda.

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks, Sumith 🙂

      Reply
  18. Mini says

    October 13, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    What is mawa powder? Is it milk powder?

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 13, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      It’s powdered form of mawa, sold in US. It’s not really the same as milk powder.

      Reply
  19. Vidu says

    October 7, 2017 at 2:11 am

    Looks royal delish! Hope all ok at ur end and wish u a happy & safe diwali

    Reply
    • Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks, Vidu! Yes all good now:)

      Reply
  20. Loretta says

    October 5, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      That’s great, Loretta! Thanks 🙂 So sorry for replying so late.

      Reply
  21. Shubha says

    October 3, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    Super gorgeous clicks Freda…this peda will be a hit with the kids:)

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      Thanks, Shubha:)

      Reply
  22. MyCulinarySaga says

    October 2, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Looks so good and chocolaty! Happy Diwali to you too Freda and hope all is well your end. Take care.

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks, Trupti! Everything is good now 🙂

      Reply
  23. hummingbirdthyme says

    October 2, 2017 at 11:30 am

    Freda, these sound positively divine! All the best to you!

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks a lot, Laura:)

      Reply
  24. Ruchi says

    October 2, 2017 at 3:17 am

    Peda looks amazing. Easy and awesome recipe. Beautiful captures

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks, Ruchi 🙂

      Reply
  25. Vanitha says

    October 2, 2017 at 1:55 am

    Gorgeous!! So easy and lip smackingly yummy 🙂 Perfect for the upcoming festival!

    Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 27, 2017 at 3:05 am

      Thanks, Vanitha 🙂

      Reply
    • Freda Dias says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks so much 🙂

      Reply

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