Cardamom Almond Burfi

Ingredients

• Almonds - 1/2 cup
• Milk - 3/4 cup
• Milkmaid or sweetened condensed milk - 1/2 whole
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
• Ghee - 4 tbsp
• Milk powder - 4 tbsp

Instructions

1. 1Soak the almonds in warm water for 1 hour to loosen the skins; peel them before proceeding.
2. 2Grind the peeled almonds into a coarse paste using 1/4 cup of the milk.
3. 3Heat a heavy-bottomed pan, add the almond paste, the remaining milk and the ghee, and stir continuously on low flame so nothing sticks.
4. 4When the mixture starts to thicken, add the Milkmaid or sweetened condensed milk, the cardamom powder and the milk powder.
5. 5Stir continuously until the mixture thickens to form a dough-like consistency and starts to leave the sides of the pan; this tells you it is cooked through.
6. 6Remove the pan from the heat.
7. 7Grease a plate with a little ghee and spread the hot mixture evenly across the surface.
8. 8Let the burfi cool for 30 minutes so it firms up enough to cut.
9. 9Cut into squares or your desired shapes, then garnish with a few almonds for a pretty finish.
10. 10Store the burfi in an airtight container once fully cooled to keep it fresh.
11. 11Optional: serve with a cup of warm tea for a simple, comforting pairing.