Easy Microwave Diwali Penda
Ingredients
- 1 tin sweetened condensed milk (397g)
- 2 heaped tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
- 2 cups milk powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Pinch of saffron (optional)
- Pinch of ground cardamom (optional)
- Pistachios and rose petals for decoration
Preparation
Melt the ghee in the microwave, heat the milk, and add both to a large bowl with the saffron and cardamom.
Stir in the milk powder and condensed milk, then mix well until you have a smooth paste.
Microwave the mixture for 1 minute.
Stir really well to ensure there are no lumps.
Repeat microwaving for 1 minute and stirring well twice. The mixture should become a thick batter that starts to solidify as it cools; if not, heat in 30-second intervals and mix well.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it is cool enough to handle, then press it into mini cupcake molds before it hardens.
After a few minutes, remove from the molds; they should still be soft.
Press chopped pistachios and rose petals onto the penda.
Leave to fully cool and firm up.
Enjoy.
Notes
Penda are traditional Indian sweets made for celebrations like Diwali. This recipe can be prepared in under 15 minutes and is perfect for quick festive treats.
