Call this bread pudding or bread halwa, it doesn't matter! It just tastes great. This recipe was adapted from a recipe I found online long time ago. Really easy to make, completely made in the microwave and can easily be made on stovetop too. Easy enough to whip it up real quick when you have surprise guests! Also, a good one to make when you have to use up old bread nearing its expiration. We and our guests really loved it!
Ingredients:
White Bread- 2 medium-sized slices
Milk
Cardamom- 2 pods, powdered
cloves- 1
Sugar- 1/2 cup or according to your sweetness quotient
ghee- 1/2 tsp
Raisins- 5 to 6
Cashewnuts (broken)- 5 to 6
saffron (optional)-2 strands
How to make:
- Break bread into small pieces. They do not have to be uniformly broken. I just tore them with my hand. Remember- they are going to get squished anyways!
- Place the bread from step 1 in a microwaveable bowl.
- Add ghee, mix well with the bread.
- Microwave for 2 minutes on high or until the bread turns out crisp (almost the texture of croutons).
- Now add enough milk to submerge all the bread.
- Add powdered cardamom, saffron (optional) and mix well.
- Microwave for 3 minutes.
- Now add sugar, cashews and raisins. Mix well.
- Microwave for 3 minutes. Mix well. Repeat this step 3 times or until all the milk has been absorbed by the bread. The consistency should be pudding-like (as shown in the picture). I had to do this step 3 x 3 minutes to get to the consistency in the picture.
Thats it! Enjoy!
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