Pistachio and sesame barfi

Ingredients:

Sesame Seeds1 cup

Jaggery3/4 cup

Ghee2 tbsp

Cardamom powder1/2 tsp

Water1/2 Cup

Khoya3 Cup

Green pistachiochopped

Method:

Heat a pan and roast sesame seeds on low heat. Keep stirring constantly to avoid it from spluttering.

After roasting, let it cool and then pound them.

Prepare thick syrup of jaggery by boiling it with 1/2 cup water over low flame. Take out the roasted sesame from the pan and add it to the syrup. Now, mix the syrup to khoya. Spread a thin layer of oil on a rolling board.

Spread the sesame-khoya mixture over pistachio spread tray. Press it to 1 cm thickness. Cool the mixture sufficiently and cut into square pieces.

(Courtesy: Executive Chef, Prem K Pogakula, The Imperial, Delhi)