1. Add sugar to the mawa.
2. When the sugar is added the mawa will slightly loosen. Hence heat on a low flame.
3. When sufficiently thick add cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and paste of saffron.
4. Mix well and allow it to cool down.
5. Knead (rub) the mawa well.
6. Form pedas.

For the Stuffing:

1. Mix the sugar and water. Boil and prepare thick syrup.
2. Add the paste of saffron, cardamom powder and nutmeg powder.
3. Add all the powdered dry fruits.
4. Mix well. Cool and form small balls.
5. Press the pedas between the palms.
6. Place the dry fruit ball in the centre of flattened peda, roll on palm and form a bigger ball.
7. Sprinkle slices of almond and pistachio on top of pedas.

To Make Saffron Paste:

• Soak a few strands of saffron in a tbsp. of water or milk for about 5 minutes.
• Grind with a metal or stone pestle.
• If milk is used for preparing the paste then it has to be used up and cannot be kept for later use.