Rich Bread Pudding With Dried Fruits

Preparation

• 1
  First put the milk, sugar, cardamom powder, saffron and condensed milk in a heavy-bottomed pan.
• 2
  Allow all this to boil, but stir continuously.
• 3
  Let the sweet liquid boil till the milk reduces to almost half the quantity.
• 4
  Now take off the flame and keep aside to cool.
• 5
  After that cut the bread slices into rounds and keep aside.
• 6
  Heat the ghee and fry the bread in it until golden brown.
• 7
  Then drain on kitchen paper.
• 8
  Now add the fried bread to the reduced milk and allow it to soak for 3 minutes.
• 9
  In your serving dish, place the bread and the dried fruits.
• 10
  Now pour the rest of the reduced milk over the dish.
• 11
  Garnish with saffron and a scoop of ice cream - possibly kulfi.
• 12
  This delicious dessert is best eaten when served cold.