Ingredients

• 1.25 cups maida.
• 3/4 cup sugar.
• 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf).
• 1/2 piece - ripe banana.
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder or seeds.
• Raisins, cashews accordingly.
• 1 cup milk (Approx.).
• ghee| For Malai:
• 1 cup malai.
• 1/2 cup khoya or paneer.
• A few strands of saffron.
• 1/2 cup shredded almonds.

How to Make Pudhe With Thick Malai

• Mix all the above ingredients and make sure no lumps are formed.
• The batter should be of medium consistency, so add milk as required.
• Take a non-stick tawa or pan, and spread some ghee.
• Pour the mixture and make a 10-inch diameter circle.
• Spread ghee around it and let it cook to a golden brown on one side.
• Turn it over to the other side and let it cook for half a minute, on medium flame.
• Take it off without turning over, and put it on a plate.
• Spread some malai and serve.
• For malai:
• Mix the above ingredients, except the almonds.
• Keep it refrigerated for 15 mins.
• When the pudha is made, take a tbsp of the malai mixture and spread it over the hot pudha.
• Then sprinkle some almonds over it, and serve it.