Description
A highly rich, expensive sweet derived from the Mughal court, pasting massive peeled almonds, boiling down with Ghee, sugar, and saffron until gooey.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Almonds
- Ghee
- Sugar
- Milk
- Saffron
- Cardamom
Instructions
- Soak almonds in hot water, peel, puree smoothly with a little milk (or water) in a mixer.
- Heat massive Ghee in a pot, add almond paste, fry on low stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add sugar, saffron liquid, cardamom powder; simmer until dough pulls from pot sides and becomes a rich gooey pudding to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Saffron、Cardamom
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Almond powder (quick sub saving peeling/mixer labor)
Pairing
Black coffee、Wedding dessert
Trivia
[Trend] A 'royal dessert' with highest costs among Indian sweets, made almost 100% of almonds and Ghee. Thus, a yearned-for dish seen only at special VIP hospitalities or lavish weddings.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Scoop warm with a spoon, enjoying the noble saffron aroma and rich almond richness melting heavily on the tongue!
Allergen
Tree nuts, Dairy (from Ghee/Milk)