Halwai November 24, 2022

Ingredients:

• 2 cups – Milk powder
• 200 gms – Almonds, powdered
• 1 cup – Sugar
• 1/2 tsp – Saffron, dissolved in 4 tbsp water
• 4 cups – Water
• For garnishing:
• 20 – Almonds, blanched and slivered
• 20 – Pistachios, blanched and slivered
• 4 tbsp – Raisins
• 1 tsp – Green Cardamom powder

Method:

  1. Mix water and milk powder. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add the saffron and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle the ground almond in batches so that no lumps are formed.
  3. Cook till you get a sauce of dropping consistency.
  4. This will require at least 10-12 minutes. Add half cup of milk if required.
  5. Now add the sugar and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from fire, cool and add cardamom powder and garnish with raisins and nuts.