Phini Roti

Ingredients

• Pistachios - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
• Rose water - 1 teaspoon
• Saffron strands - few strands
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 cup
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Ghee (clarified butter) - 1/2 cup
• All - purpose flour - 2 cups

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and ghee. Mix well until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
2. Gradually add water and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable.
3. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin, round roti.
4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook each roti until it turns golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
5. In a separate saucepan, combine sugar and water to make a sugar syrup. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add cardamom powder, saffron strands, and rose water to the sugar syrup. Mix well.
7. Dip each cooked roti into the sugar syrup for a few seconds, ensuring it is fully soaked.
8. Layer the soaked rotis on a serving plate, alternating with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
9. Repeat the process until all the rotis are used, creating multiple layers.
10. Garnish the top layer with more chopped pistachios.
11. Allow the Phini Roti to cool and set for at least 1 hour before serving.
12. Serve the Phini Roti as a delicious and sweet dessert.