Malido

Traditionally served as part of the prayers for the family passed on, the Malido and Papdi is an integral part of the tray of food offered for to pray upon. It was the presiding priest and his wife that made this often tedious but delicious Parsi sweet dish. Then there was the rich version of it, with lots of pistachios and almonds added, and many more steps to get there.

Not generally eaten on birthdays and happy celebrations, the Malido is no longer a part of our younger generatio