Besan Ki Tukriyan

Ingredients : 500 grams basin (gram flour) , 250 grams icing sugar , 250 grams ghee , 100 grams blanched almond, roughly chopped , 100 grams cashew nut, roughly chopped , 50 grams unsalted pistachio nuts, chopped , 8 green cardamoms seeds , 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon , 4-5 silver leaves (chandi varak).

Instructions : 1. Heat ghee in a heavy based pan over low heat. Add cardamom seeds and baisin. Stirring all the time, fry these for about 1\2 an hour or until it is brown in color (fry the baisin on low heat, otherwise it will burn ). 2. Add the sugar, almond, cashew nuts, pistachio and ground cardamom. Mix well and stirring frequently cook for 10 more minutes. Spread evenly in a tray and leave it to cool completely for several hours or preferably overnight. Cut into squares or diamonds. Decorate with silver leaf and chopped nuts, if you wish. Store in an air tight container. 3.Serve with Green Tea. • Serves: 6 People. • Preparation Time: 15 minutes. • Cooking Time: 25 minutes.