After testing lots of recipes with my lovely ammi jaan, we finally reached a consensus that this is the most sondha (fragrant) and mouth-watering halwa recipe ever! Sharing the secret with you all... its also a hit with my 20 month old... Enjoy... Ingredients:
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup butter
1 cup semolina
1 cup sugar
6-7 cardamom pods
1 cup boiling water
1 cup milk
dry fruits of your choice
pinch of zarda powder (color)
Directions:
1. Melt butter in 1/2 cup oil and add the cardamoms. Without heating the oil too much, add semolina (suji) and on low heat cook it till it changes color to light pink and is fragrant.
2. Add sugar and on medium heat keep cooking till it further changes color to light golden brown. You will be able to smell a signature caramel fragrance.
3. Add cup of boiling water (do not use cold water or the sugar will crystallize and become crunchy) and whisk quickly till the mixture is smooth.
4. Add milk and color and keep whisking. The mixture will now start thickening and will become super sticky. Without losing heart keep stirring for a few more minutes.
5. After some good exercise the mixture will finally give up and start loosening up. Keep cooking and stirring till oil separates and the back of the spoon is clean.
6. Spread in a shallow dish and garnish with dry fruits. Serve with tea or with puris.
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