Granola Bars

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :16 mins
Total Time :26 mins
Servings :Makes 14 bars

Ingredients :

3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds , walnuts and cashewnuts)
2 tbsp melon seeds (charmagaz)
3/4 cup crushed corn flakes
1 tbsp raisins (kismis)
1 cup sugar
1 tsp oil for greasing

Method :

Combine the oats, mixed nuts and melon seeds in a broad non-stick pan and dry roast them on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside to cool.When cooled, add the cornflakes and raisins and mix well. Keep aside.Combine the sugar along with 1 tbsp of water in a broad non-stick pan and cook on a high flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the sugar caramelizes, while stirring continuously.Remove from the flame, add the oats-cornflour mixture and mix well.Pour this mixture on to a greased marble or stone surface.Using a large greased rolling pin, roll it out lightly to form a square approximately 200 mm. X 200 mm. (8\" x 8\").While it is still warm, cut out rectangular bars of 25 mm. X 100 mm. (1\" x 4\").Store in an air-tight container.
Handy tips
Handy tips Sugar burns very quickly, so give it your full attention.Grease your hands, the marble top and the rolling pin generously with oil.