Almond Cottage Cheese Peda

I had some left over Cottage Cheese and was looking to make something quick and easy with it. It requires very basic ingredients and is a quick-to make sweet :) I had stumbled upon a similar recipe and modified it a bit to satisfy my taste buds. Here is the recipe...Enjoy!

Time:Making Time (20 mins)

Difficulty level:Easy

Ingredients:

• Cottage Cheese  - 4 tbsp (I used Lucerne - Small Curd Cottage cheese)
• Milk Powder - 2 tbsp
• Ground Almonds - 2 tbsp
• Sugar - 2 1/2 tbsp or according to taste
• Saffron - few strands (optional)
• Warm Milk - 1 tbsp
• Pistachios/Almonds - 1 tbsp for Garnish
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
• Butter - 1/2 tbsp to butter the Dish

Preparation:

1. In a heavy bottomed vessel,Mix Cottage Cheese, Milk Powder , Ground Almonds , Sugar and Saffron along with Milk.
2. Cook the mixture on medium high heat until the mixture starts coming off the sides of the vessel.
3. For about 15 mins,Keep stirring continuously to avoid lumps and also make sure the mixture does not get burnt.
4. Switch off the stove when the mixture comes to the consistency of a smooth dough.
5. Pour the mixture onto a buttered dish and let it cool.
6. Make small sized balls and flatten it like a peda. Garnish it with Pistachios/Almonds 

Chef's Tip - Serve when its cool. This can remain fresh for a couple of days if stored airtight in the fridge .