Egg (non-veg)DessertParsi
Persian Mawa Cake
Persian Mawa Cake is a egg-based (non-vegetarian) dessert from Parsi cuisine (West India). It is made with khoya, cardamom, pistachio and rose water. One serving has about 320 kcal, 8 g protein, 35 g carbs and 18 g fat.
Did you know? A Parsi-Iranian fusion. Mawa is milk reduced to solids. Rose water adds floral notes. The cake is dense yet crumbly. Often served at weddings with tea.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Egg-based (non-vegetarian)
- Course
- Dessert
- Cuisine
- Parsi
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Style
- Indulgent
Main ingredients
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.
