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Zafrani Khoye ka Paratha

Zafrani Khoye ka Paratha is a sweet paratha made with khoya , nuts and saffron. It is a paratha which is dunked in saffron syrup , the juicy paratha can be served as a dessert
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • Water to bind the dough

Stuffing

  • 150 gms Khoye
  • 1/4 cup almonds pistachios finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • Few strands saffron

Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • Few strands saffron

Instructions

Dough

  • Sieve the flour and rub in the cream.
  • Bind the dough with water to a semi soft dough .
  • Cover and keep aside for 15 minutes .

Stuffing

  • Crumble the fresh khoya .
  • Add the powdered sugar , chopped nuts , cardamom and saffron .
  • Mix with light hands .

Syrup

  • Mix water and sugar and boil to one thread consistency .
  • Add saffron and keep aside .

Making the Khoye ke Parathe

  • Pinch out lemon sized balls .
  • Roll each ball to a 6-8” disc.
  • Place one disc on your counter and spread the prepared stuffing on one side of the disc .
  • Leave 1/4” on the edges .
  • Brush the edges with water .
  • Now bring the top side of the disc over the stuffing forming a semi circle and seal the paratha .
  • Brush the paratha with ghee and roast both sides lightly .
  • Once the paratha is cooked immerse in saffron syrup for a minute .
  • Serve hot garnished with more saffron and rose petals .