Peda was the first sweet that I learned to make (apart from different kinds of payesh, i.e. kheer, Gulab Jamun and halwa) after we moved to States. In India, we only ever make sweets as a pass time or hobby, given that we have umpteen options available in the shops. Though I must say I have seen my grandma and maa making a variety of sweets in every festival giving their special touch to the occasion.

After moving to States, I used to miss all those treats badly. It was our first Durga puja and I was still getting accustomed to a tremendous difference in lifestyle. Having a toddler in hand and doing all the errands by myself was quite tiring. So instead of making sweet at home, we would buy from an Indian store. I bought some milk mava burfi and Kesar peda once to offer as prasad to the deity. But was highly disappointed as both the sweets tasted dull. That was the first and last time I bought Indian sweet from any store. After that, I started trying my hands on different kinds of sweets. This peda was first among them which I learned from my sister-in-law, is quite easy to make. Just 3 ingredients and 15 minutes of time and one can make this melt-in-mouth sweet.