Shahi tukda - Good Food Middle East

Ingredients

• ¼ tsp saffron stands
• 7 cardamom pods, seeds removed, plus 1 tsp caster sugar
• 1 tsp caster sugar
• 4 slices white bread , medium thickness, 2 days old
• sunflower oil, for shallow frying
• 1 litre full-fat milk
• 75g caster sugar
• 125ml double cream
• few drops rose water
• 1 tbsp almonds, chopped
• silver leaf (optional)