1/4cupAlmond mealSimply grind almonds to a fine powder in your coffee/masala grinder
1/2cupGhee
3/4cupsugar
3.5cupWater
6-7Green cardamom pods, seeds crushed
1/2tspSaffron
3-4TbspSlivered almonds for topping
Instructions
Heat a kadai or a thick bottomed pan, add the sooji. Dry roast it on medium -low heat till its lightly golden brown.
Now add the ghee and ground almonds to the sooji. Continue roasting on low flame. You have to keep stirring so the mixture doesn't burn.
In the meanwhile, combine the sugar, water, saffron and crushed cardamom seeds in a saucepan and bring all to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for another 4-5 minutes. Take it off the heat.
By now, your sooji mixture should be golden brown. Slowly and carefully add to the sugar mixture. There will be a lot of spluttering. Keep stirring as the semolina will start to absorb the water and swell up.
Keep stirring till the mixture is thick and starts leaving the sides of the pan. Sprinkle with almonds and serve hot. Enjoy!