Pan-Seared Indian Milk Cake with Cardamom Syrup

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Soft Indian-style milk cake slices gently pan-seared and soaked in a fragrant cardamom and saffron syrup for an indulgent twist. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers milk cake, ghee, water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 3/4 cup sugar, 6 crushed green cardamom pods, and 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon rose water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tablespoons ghee in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the 400 grams of milk cake slices and pan-sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown edges form and the cake is warmed through.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, pour the warm cardamom syrup over the seared milk cake slices in the skillet. Let the cake soak in the syrup for 5 minutes, spooning syrup over the top occasionally to absorb flavors.
  4. Step 4: Transfer slices to serving plates and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios. Serve warm or at room temperature for a fragrant, spiced Indian dessert.

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