Rabdi and Mal Pua – Father’s Day Special

 Approaching Father’s Day tomorrow and how can I not say something about my dad! 

Also, you will love the fact that it is a quicker version of the traditional one.

 My dad is our hero. By “our”, I mean mine and my siblings’. He is a man of character and strength. A man who is looked upon not only by his family but the community around. A man who speaks his mind. A man who is world wise and very adaptive, who never stops growing as a person. A man who is very grounded to his roots and values – giving, caring and an example for many.  My best friend in my growing years and still my mentor when I need true and unbiased advise. 

 He has traveled many countries and as a vegetarian, he has always adapted and appreciated the meal to whatever available. But when it comes to what he likes in food, he is such a “rustic man”…..loves his ghee, makhan(butter), malai, parantha, and “a good bhari hui thali” (a full big platter with condiments and sides).  

 The Rabdi and Pua is a very rustic combination and is common to the place I come from. I think the love for this dish was transferred to him from my “Dadi” (my grandmother). She could had just lived off it. Give him a bowl of good “malaidar” (creamy) Rabdi and he is one happy man. He would lick it till the last drop and say “Aah! Maza aa Gaya” ( Aah! I am content). 

 

Rabdi is made with milk which is cooked for long hours on slow flame and Pua is a sweet dumpling.

This is how I made it much quicker. The complete dish was done in almost 1 hr.

A very happy Father’s Day everybody!
Sonal