Parsi Mawa Cake Recipe (Tea Time Cake Flavored with Cardamom & Pistachios)

Step 1: To begin making the Parsi mama cake, first and foremost, set the oven to preheat at 180 degrees C

Step 2: Then, grease and adequately dust a 7" pan and set it aside for later use

Step 3: Next, sieve together the all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cardamom powder into a bowl and set aside

Step 4: In another mixing bowl, using a electric hand blender, whisk together crumbled mawa, butter and sugar for 4 to 5 minutes till the mixture is creamy, pale, light and fluffy

Step 5: To this mixture, add one egg at a time and whisk till well combined and smooth

Step 6: The next step is to add 1/3rd of the flour mixture and 1/3rd of the milk, alternatively and mix well between additions

Step 7: Repeat with remaining flour and milk until you get a smooth, pourable mixture

Step 8: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and even out the top

Step 9: Sprinkle the almond and pistachio flakes around the surface

Step 10: You can also sprinkle some additional cardamom powder for added flavour

Step 11: Place the tin in the preheated oven to bake for an hour or till a skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean

Step 12: Remove the cake from the oven, allow it to cool and serve it at a tea party along with crunchy Pan Fried Onion Pakoras, Non-Fried Corn & Cheese Bites and Masala Chai