Arcot Makkan Peda is a popular dish from the Arcot district of Tamil Nadu. Similar to a Gulab Jamun, the makkan peda is a delicious dessert sweet made with khoya and plain flour with a stuffing of dry fruits.
Found in numerous sweet stalls across Tamil Nadu, it is said to be a recipe from the royal kitchens of the Arcot Nawabs.
This is a great dessert for any occasion or festival.
Arcot Makkan Peda Recipe
Ingredients for Arcot Makkan Peda
How to make Arcot Makkan Peda
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