Raksha Bandhan is the celebration of the bonds between a brother and sister, and on this day siblings put aside their usual banter and tiffs, with sisters tying rakhees to their brothers and brothers promising to make sure that their sister is protected by them for life. On this occasion brothers usually gift their sisters a present upon wearing the rakhi, and if you wish to do something special for your beloved sister then this recipe for Choco Elaichi Peda by renowned celebrity chef Ranveer Brar is perfect, especially if your sister is a lover of desi desserts and chocolate.
Check out this fusion desi dessert recipe and let your sister know just how much she means to you, and in all honesty, you don't really need a celebration to create this quick and easy recipe. Check it out:
Choco-Elaichi Peda
Ingredients:
300 g Marie Biscuit
150 ml Condensed Milk
150 ml HERSHEY'S Chocolate Flavoured Syrup
1 tsp Cardamom powder
50 g Desiccated Coconut
10g Sliced Pistachios
Method to prepare:
In a food processor add Marie biscuits and crush finely.
Take the crushed biscuit in a mixing bowl and add Hershey's Chocolate Flavoured Syrup, condensed milk and cardamom powder.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly to form a dough.
Apply butter or ghee on your palms and divide the mixture into equal portions.
Form smooth round balls and flatten them to resemble Peda.
Tuck in the desiccated coconut and pistachios in the centre of the Peda.
Refrigerate and use.
(Recipe courtesy Chef Ranveer Brar and Hershey's India)
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