Akhrot Ki Barfi (Walnut Barfi)

Ingredients
• Walnuts,blanched, peeled and ground into a coarse paste.
• Mawa (khoya) - 1/2 kg
• Ghee - 1/2 teaspoon (for greasing)
• Green Cardamom Powder- 1/2 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1/2 cup

Method
Place the mawa in a non-stick pan and saute on medium heat for five to six minutes. Add sugar and continue to saute for five to six more minutes. Now add walnut paste, green cardamom powder and saute for two minutes. Spread the walnut mixture evenly on the greased tray and let it cool down to room temperature. Refrigerate for five to six hours. Cut into desired shapes and serve.

Servings: 4 , Preparation Time: 10-20 minutes, Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Khus-Khus Halwa

Ingredients
• khuskhus (Poppy seeds/posto) - 1 cup
• Milk - 2 cups
• Ghee - 4 tablespoons
• Cashewnuts - 1/4 cup
• Almonds - 1/4 cup
• Pistachios - 1/4 cup
• Sugar - 3 tablespoons

Method
Soak khuskhus (Poppy seeds/posto) overnight. Drain the poppy seeds and grind with very little water to a thick paste. Heat ghee in a non stick pan, add poppy seed paste and saute till it turns a light brown.

Add milk after reducing heat and cook, stir continuously, till it begins to thicken now add chopped nuts, sugar and mix well. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with fried almonds and cashewnuts and serve hot.

Servings: 4 , Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes, Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes