Rava Ladoo (Semolina Sweet Balls)

Ingredients

• Semolina (rava) - 1 cup
• Sugar - 1 cup
• Milk - 1/4 cup
• Cashews - 1/4 cup
• Raisins - 1/4 cup
• Ghee - 5 tbsp

Instructions

1. 1Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a heavy skillet.
2. 2Add the semolina and roast for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until it gives off a warm, nutty aroma; transfer the semolina to a plate and allow it to cool.
3. 3In the same skillet, add the remaining ghee and fry the cashews until golden, then add the raisins and fry until they puff; remove both to a small bowl and set aside.
4. 4Once the semolina is cool, combine it with the sugar in a blender or spice grinder and pulse to a fine powder.
5. 5Return the powdered semolina and sugar to a mixing bowl and stir in the fried cashews and raisins.
6. 6Add the milk little by little, mixing continuously for a few minutes until the mixture just holds together when pressed.
7. 7Take a small amount of the mixture and press it firmly between your palms to roll into smooth balls.
8. 8Store the ladoos in the refrigerator if you prefer them crispier.