BADAM KATARI
Ingredients
Almonds 1 cup
Brown sugar 1/2 cup
Cardamom powder 1/4 tsp
Method:
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Soak the almonds in enough hot water in a bowl for about 1 hour.
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Strain them using a strainer, drain out all the water completely. Peel the almonds and blend in a mixer to a fine paste without using any water. Keep aside.
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Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a thick pan, mix well and cook on a high flame for 4 minutes or till the sugar dissolves completely and forms a syrup of one string consistency.
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Add the almond paste and cardamom powder to it, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes or till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, while stirring continuously and scrapping the sides of the pan.
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Transfer the mixture to a plate and keep aside to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Cut into shape and serve.
SHAHI BHOG
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Cashewnut 300 gms
Fig 200 gms
Dates 150 gms
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