Mohanthal

In a bowl mix besan + 4 tbsp ghee + 4 tbsp milk. Rub with fingers till it looks like breadcrumbs.

Leave for 10 mins, then rub again and sieve through big hole strainer. You will get small balls – that’s dhrabo.

Heat 1/2 cup ghee in a heavy kadhai, add dhrabo. Roast on LOW flame for 12-15 mins till golden brown and fragrant. Keep stirring.

Make Sugar Syrup: In another pan, boil 3/4cup sugar + 1/2 cup water. Make 1 string consistency (when you touch syrup between fingers, 1 string forms). Add elaichi

Combine: Pour hot syrup into roasted besan mixture. Mix fast. Cook 2-3 mins more on low flame. It will thicken.

Pour into a ghee-greased plate / thali. Level it. Sprinkle nuts, press lightly. Let it set for 2-3 hours.

Cut into squares / diamonds. Ready!

Makes about 15-20 pieces