Ingredients:

• Maida – 2 cups
• Salt – 1/2 tsp
• Sodium bicarbonate – 1.5 tsp
• Orange essence – 1 tsp
• Cinnamon powder – 1/2 tsp
• Raisins – 3 tbsp
• Soft Jaggery – 1/2 cup
• Milk – 300 ml
• Sugar – 1/2 cup
• Butter – 1/2 cup
• Chopped nuts – 3 tbsp

Method:

1. Mix together maida, cinnamon powder and salt. Stir in the raisins and half the nuts.
2. Dissolve jaggery in milk and strain.
3. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of water on sugar and place on a low flame till it is caramelized.
4. Add 4 tbsp of hot water to it and make thick syrup.
5. Add 4 tbsp of this syrup to the milk and liquid jaggery.
6. Add butter and essence to it and heat gently till the butter is melted.
7. Cool and add to the flour mixture.
8. Lastly, mix soda with 1 tbsp of boiling hot water and add it to the batter.
9. Pour in a greased pan and sprinkle remaining chopped nuts on top.
10. Bake in a moderate oven (160 C ) till done or for about 35 to 40 minutes.