For the dough: In a big bowl mix together maida, baking powder, baking soda, ghee, salt, sugar, and black pepper. The mixture should resemble that of bread crumbs. Add milk and knead into a smooth dough. Keep covered and let rest for about half hour. The dough is ready!

For the sugar syrup: Heat sugar and water in a kadai. When a boil comes add powdered elaichi, jaiphal, javitri, and kesar. Let it boil for 3-4 minutes or until you reach one thread consistency. One thread consistency can be checked by pressing a dot of syrup between your index finger and thumb. If you see a thread while separating the fingers, the syrup is done. Sugar syrup is ready!

Take the dough and divide into two parts.

Similarly, make the other roses also. Preheat the oven to 180° C. Keep the roses inside and bake for 13-15 minutes or until the top edges turn brown.

Garnish with powdered sugar and almond & pistachio slivers. Yummy “Amla Roses” is ready!