Gulkand Butter Toast Recipe

A delicious sweet Indian-style toast made with creamy gulkand butter, crispy bread, nuts and a hint of cardamom. Perfect for breakfast or an evening snack.

Ingredients

4 slices bread — white, milk bread or brioche, 3 tbsp softened butter, 1½ tbsp gulkand,
¼ tsp cardamom powder, 1 tbsp finely chopped pistachios, +1 tbsp finely chopped almonds,
1 tsp honey — optional, Dried rose petals — optional

Method

Make the gulkand butter
Mix softened butter, gulkand and cardamom powder until smooth and creamy.

Prepare the bread
Spread a generous layer of gulkand butter on one side of each bread slice.

Toast
Heat a tawa over medium-low heat.

Place the bread butter-side down and toast until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
Spread a little more gulkand butter on the other side, flip and toast again.

Finish
Remove from the tawa and immediately sprinkle with chopped pistachios, almonds and a few dried rose petals.
Drizzle with a little honey if desired.

Premium Version
For a more indulgent Gulkand Butter Toast:
Crispy brioche + gulkand butter + pistachios + almonds + vanilla ice cream + extra gulkand + rose petals.

The combination of warm crispy toast, melted gulkand butter and cold ice cream makes an excellent dessert-style serving.

Best bread
Brioche or thick milk bread gives the richest result.