Amrit Peda

Combine the khoya and powdered sugar in a heavy bottomed pan and cook on a slow flame, while stirring continuously till the sugar has dissolved and the moisture has evaporated (approximately 5 to 10 minutes).

Remove from the fire, add the cardamom powder and mix well. Allow it to cool completely.

Divide the mixture into two portions, 2/3 and 1/3.

In the 1/3 mixture, add the pistachios and mix well.

In the 2/3 mixture, add the saffron strands and mix well.

Divide the pistachios mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape into even sized rounds.

Divide the saffron mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into even sized rounds.

Stuff each saffron round with the pistachio round and seal the edges completely.

Make designs on the peda using a toothpick.

Garnish with slivered pistachios.