Punjabi Mákos Guba - Poppy Seed Bread Pudding

Ingredients

In this Punjabi adaptation of Mákos guba, we infuse the dish with the flavors of Punjabi cuisine. We incorporate aromatic spices like cardamom, saffron, and rose water, which are commonly used in Punjabi desserts. Additionally, we replace the traditional Hungarian flavors with Punjabi ingredients to create a unique fusion of flavors. We alse have the original recipe for Mákos guba, so you can check it out.

• 6 slices of white bread 6 slices of white bread
• 2 cups (470ml) milk 2 cups (470ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (100g) sugar 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
• 1/4 cup (30g) ground poppy seeds 1/4 cup (30g) ground poppy seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• A pinch of saffron strands A pinch of saffron strands
• 1 tablespoon rose water 1 tablespoon rose water
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• Chopped pistachios and almonds for garnish Chopped pistachios and almonds for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 45g, 25g
• Protein: 8g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2.
   Trim the edges of the bread slices and cut them into triangles.
3. 3.
   In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it comes to a gentle simmer.
4. 4.
   Add the sugar, ground poppy seeds, cardamom powder, saffron strands, and rose water to the milk. Stir well to combine.
5. 5.
   Dip each bread triangle into the milk mixture, ensuring it is well soaked, and arrange them in a greased baking dish.
6. 6.
   Drizzle the ghee over the bread triangles and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown.
7. 7.
   Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
8. 8.
   Garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds.
9. 9.
   Serve warm or chilled.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Poppy seeds — Ensure that the poppy seeds are ground finely to release their flavors. You can grind them in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle for best results.

Tips & Tricks

• For a richer flavor, you can substitute some of the milk with condensed milk.
• Soaking the bread slices for a longer time will result in a softer and more moist pudding.
• You can add a handful of raisins or chopped dates to the milk mixture for added sweetness and texture.
• Serve the Punjabi Mákos Guba warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast of temperatures.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed cold the next day.

Serving advice

Serve the Punjabi Mákos Guba warm or chilled as a dessert. It can be enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, sprinkle some powdered sugar over the top of the Punjabi Mákos Guba before serving. You can also garnish with a few strands of saffron for an elegant touch.