Malida

Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 30 mins Servings: 6 servings Country of origin: Afghanistan Description: Malida is a comforting sweet dish made by pounding warm flatbread into fine crumbs and mixing it with ghee, sugar, cardamom, and nuts. Presentation: Served warm in broad dessert bowls, garnished with ground almonds and pistachios. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh warm flatbread (or paratha), torn into pieces 1/2 cup melted ghee 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp ground cardamom 1/3 cup crushed almonds and pistachios Step-by-step directions: Place warm flatbread pieces in a food processor or mortar and pulse into fine crumbs. Transfer bread crumbs to a mixing bowl and pour warm melted ghee over them. Add powdered sugar, ground cardamom, and crushed nuts to bowl. Rub mixture thoroughly between clean palms until fully combined and light in texture. Spoon into bowls and serve warm or at room temperature. Optional variations: Add a handful of golden raisins for extra natural sweetness. Cooking tips: Using fresh, warm flatbread makes crumbling easier and helps dough absorb ghee evenly. Nutrition facts:

• Calories: 320 kcal

• Fat: 18g

• Carbohydrates: 36g

• Protein: 5g