Ingredients

• 200 g - flour
• 1 tbsp - ghee
• 3/4 cup - ghee
• 1.5 tbsp - castor sugar
• Water to knead the dough
• For the filling:
• 50 g - khoya
• 2 tbsp - coconut (grated)
• 2 tbsp - cashew nuts, pistachio nuts, almonds and raisins (all chopped)
• 2 tbsp - castor sugar
• 1/4 tsp - cardamom powder
• For garnishing:
• Chopped nuts, silver foil, castor sugar
• Ghee for frying the parathas
• Fresh cream to serve

How to Make Shahi paratha

• Mix the milk and castor sugar.
• Sieve the flour and add ghee.
• Mix with fingertips till the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
• Add the sweetened milk and knead into a smooth pliable dough, using water as required.
• Allow to rest covered, for 20 minutes.
• Combine the ingredients for the filling with a fork and keep aside.
• Divide the dough into 8 portions and then roll into balls.
• Roll out into discs with the help of the flour, prick with a fork and cook on a hot griddle till they are light golden, applying spoonful of ghee on both sides.
• Place filling in the centre, roll tightly and put into a serving dish.
• Sprinkle with castor sugar and garnish with nuts and silver foil.
• Serve with fresh cream.