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Ingredients

2 cups	all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon	active dry yeast
1 tablespoon	sugar
1/2 cup	warm milk
1/4 cup	yogurt
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 teaspoon	salt
1 teaspoon	cardamom powder
1 tablespoon	rose water
1 tablespoon	poppy seeds
1 tablespoon	saffron strands
2 tablespoons	warm water

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cardamom powder.
3. 3 Add the yeast mixture, yogurt, ghee, and rose water to the dry ingredients.
4. 4 Knead the mixture into a soft dough, adding more warm water if necessary.
5. 5 Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
6. 6 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. 7 Divide the dough into 2-3 equal portions and shape them into round flatbreads about 1/2 inch thick.
8. 8 Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. 9 Brush the tops with a little ghee and sprinkle with poppy seeds and saffron strands.
10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11 Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.