Kashmiri Halwa

Ingredients

Oats1 cup

Grain sugar½ cup

Milk2 cup

Desi Ghee4 tsp

Cardamom powder (green)1 tsp

Saffron threadsfew

Cashew Nuts, Almonds and Raisinsfew

Preparation

In a non-stick pan, heat 2-3 teaspoons of ghee and fry oats on low heat till its colour changes. Heat the milk and sugar in a pan and bring it to boil. Once the sugar has dissolved completely, add fried oats and stir continuously. Next, add cardamom powder and the remaining ghee. Add a few saffron threads for colour and aroma. Stir until the residuals of the mixture leave the sides of the pan. Remove from fire and garnish with fried cashews, almonds and raisins. Serve warm and enjoy!

(Courtesy: Shailendra Bhandari, Executive Chef, The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa, Delhi)