Mix 150 gm of sugar and water in a saucepan. Boil on low heat until it form a thick syrup. Keep aside

Pour the milk into a non stick thick bottomed skillet. Add the saffron strands and the remaining 50 gm of sugar. On low heat reduce the milk to a little less than half the volume

Add 1 teaspoon of Cardamom essence and boil for about a minute on low flame. Alternatively if using cardamom powder add 1 teaspoon to the milk. If using pods, crush the pods and add to the reduced milk.

Cut three bread slices diagonally to create triangle shaped pieces. Fry the bread pieces until slightly golden brown.

Immerse the bread pieces one at a time into the sugar syrup. Leave each piece in the sugar syrup for about 10 - 15 seconds.

Pour the reduced milk containing saffron and cardamom on to each bread slice.

Optional - Garnish with pistachios and almonds. Chill in refrigerator.