Telangana Double Ka Meetha Bread Pudding Hyderabadi Saffron

Method

1. 1

   Make rabri: boil milk in a heavy pan. Cook on medium stirring every 5 minutes for 25 to 30 minutes until reduced to 1/3 volume.

2. 2

   Add sugar. Cook 3 more minutes. Cool.

3. 3

   Make syrup: dissolve sugar in water. Boil 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Add cardamom and saffron water. Keep warm.

5. 5

   Deep fry bread triangles on medium in oil or ghee until deep golden on both sides — 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   While still hot, dip each fried bread triangle in the warm sugar syrup for 30 to 45 seconds. Arrange in a serving dish.

7. 7

   Pour remaining syrup over the bread. Let absorb 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Spread the rabri over the top.

9. 9

   Garnish with sliced pistachios, almonds and silver leaf.