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Doodh Pak

દૂધ પાક

Vegetarian · Jain-friendly

Cultural meaning and context — not a step-by-step recipe.

The thali sweet for weddings and big pujas. On Sharad Purnima many Gujarati families set the doodh pak out under the full moon before serving — that night, the moonlight is part of the recipe.

About this dish

Slow-cooked creamy rice pudding made with basmati rice, full-fat milk, sugar, saffron, cardamom, and garnished with slivered almonds and pistachios.