Ande ki mithai / Egg pudding


Ande ki Mithai / Egg pudding - Ande ki mithai is a famous south Indian desi dessert, commonly made in the Muslim community. It has just a few ingredients and baked like a cake for 20 - 25 mins .It is easy to make and hardly takes 10 mins before you pop it into the oven. We usually make this for eid and get together s, and is a favourite at our place.
I was first introduced to this amazing dessert from my in-laws side, and it soon became a personal  favorite. I learnt this delicious dessert from my ammi (mother in law) ,who is an expert at desi desserts. So here goes , Do try it and let me know how it comes out....
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Ande ki Mithai
Serves - 8-10                                                                                                                                                                                      
Duration - 30 mins
                    
Ingredients
  1. Almond  - 1 Cup
  2. Eggs - 6
  3. ​Sugar - 1 cup
  4. Milkmaid - 1 tin
  5. Ghee - 1/4 cup
  6. Saffron - 1 pinch

​Method -
Step 1
  • ​Soak the almonds in warm water for half an hour, peel it, grind with 3 tbsps of milk, make a paste and keep aside.
Step 2
  • In a mixing bowl, add the eggs, sugar , milkmaid, ghee and saffron , beat well.
  • Do not over-beat the mixture, just for 30 secs, till well- combined.
  • Add the almond paste. mix well.
Step 3
  • Preheat oven 180* c.
  • Grease a baking tray, with some ghee, now pour the mixture into the tray.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 mins or until the toothpick comes out clean when pricked in the centre.
  • Remove the tray from the oven, once it has cooled down cut it into squares.
  • Garnish with chopped almonds, and serve.