Doodh pak video by Tarla Dalal

Doodh pak video by Tarla Dalal

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Doodh pak video. Gujarati doodh pak, is a rich and creamy Indian dessert, is a delightful treat for any occasion. It's a simple yet elegant dish that combines the richness of milk with the subtle sweetness of sugar and the aromatic flavors of cardamom, nutmeg and saffron. These spices not only add a warm and comforting aroma but also impart a subtle sweetness and a touch of elegance to the dessert. Once the dudhpak reaches the desired consistency, it is often garnished with dry fruits like almonds, pistachios and chironji nuts, elevating its visual appeal and adding a delightful crunch.

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Recipe Description for Doodh Pak, Gujarati Doodh Pak

Ingredients

For Doodh Pak
5 cups full-fat milk
1/2 tsp saffron (kesar) strands
1/4 cup warm milk
1 tbsp long grain rice (basmati chawal) , washed and drained
1 tbsp ghee
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
1 tbsp almond (badam) slivers
1 tbsp chironji nuts (charoli)
1 tbsp pistachio slivers

To Blend Into A Smooth Paste
1/4 cup cashew nuts (kaju)
1/2 cup milk powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk

Method

For doodh pak

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2. In another small bowl, combine basmati rice and ghee, mix well and keep aside.
3. Grease the deep pan using 1/2 tbsp ghee and then pour the milk. Boil the milk on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring in between.
4. Add the rice-ghee mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for approximately 15 minutes, while stirring and scraping the sides of the pan occasionally.
5. Add the prepared paste and saffron-milk mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the milk thickens slightly.
6. Add cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, almond slivers, chironji nuts and pista slivers. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes.
7. Serve the {span class="bold1"}doodh pak{/span} hot.

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RECIPE SOURCE : The Complete Gujarati Cook Book- New Edition