Suji ka Badami Halwa.

Preparation:5 mins
Cook: 12 mins
Total Time: 17 mins
Servings: Makes 6 to 7 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup ghee
2 cups semolina (rava)
1 cup almonds (badam) paste
5 cups hot water
2 cups sugar
1 tbsp pistachio slivers
1 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
few saffron (kesar) strands

Method

Heat the ghee in a pan, add the semolina and saute till it turns light brown.Add the almond paste and cook on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes.Add the hot water and sugar. Stir continuously, no lumps remain and cook till the water is completely dried and the sugar is melted.Add the pistachios, cardamom powder and saffron, mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.Serve hot.