Makes 15 pieces
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chana flour
- 2 lbs butter
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 1/4 lb sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk powder
- 1/2 tsp crushed elaich(cardamon)
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1/2 tsp saffron
For Decoration
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup slivered pistachio
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds(kas kas)
Instructions
- The night before, melt 1/4 lb butter, add 1/2 cup condensed milk and rub it into to flour. It should resemble fine bread crumbs.
- In the morning, melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the flour and fry it it till the mixture turns golden.( the mixture will bubble).
- Add the powder milk and cook for a few minutes about 5 minutes and the mixture is brown.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the condensed milk in a steady stream, stirring all the time. The mixture will become thick. Return the mixture to the stove on low heat(1).
- Make a syrup with sugar and water. Boil till the mixture is thick and makes 2 string.
- Pour this syrup in the flour mixture and mix well.
- Add nutmeg, cardomon and saffron.
- Pour the mixture into a 10 x 12 baking tray and spread it evenly.
- Decorate with almonds, pistachio and poppy seeds.
- Cut into squares when cooled.
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