Paal Poli - South Indian Style Bread Pudding

• Paal poli
• 12 Wonton wrappers (circular shape preferable, 3 per pan)
• 2 cups whole milk
• Sugar to taste, (~ 5-6 tablespoons)
• 1/4 cup almonds peeled & ground to a paste
• 3 Cardamoms peeled and crushed to a powder
• 1 cup oil (preferably one with no inherent flavors like rice bran oil)
• 1-2 pinches saffron
• Whipped cream filling
• 1 cup Whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
• 1 pinch crushed saffron
• 2-3 cardamoms crushed into a fine powder
• toasted sliced almonds for garnish

1. Fry the wonton wrappers till crisp & set aside on a paper towel to wick off any excess oil. It doesn't matter if a couple of the wrappers puff up.
2. Combine the milk with the sugar, almond paste, cardamom & saffron & heat till it thickens slightly. Set aside.
3. Soak the fried wonton wrappers in the milk till slightly soft and limp.
4. Whip the cream with the confectioners sugar, cardamom powder and the crushed saffron in a chilled bowl till it forms stiff peaks.
5. Line the bottom of four 4 inch spring form pans with parchment or wax paper cut to the correct diameter. Place a soaked fried wonton at the bottom of the pan and spoon in a layer of whipped cream. Place another wonton over the cream, alternate to get 2 layers of cream between 3 wontons. Using a piping bag, pipe a layer of cream over the top wonton.
6. Place the pans in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours, Garnish with the toasted sliced almonds and extra strands of saffron. and cut into 2 down the diameter and serve chilled.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/34044-paal-poli-south-indian-style-bread-pudding (may not work)