Dates Halwa

Ingredients:

• 200 gm dates-seedless, chopped
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 100 gm cashew nuts
• 1/4 tsp elaichi powder

Method:

• Place milk and dates in a pan and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and cook till thick.
• Fry the cashew nuts in half the ghee and keep aside.
• When dates mixture is thick (looks blended), add the sugar, ghee, and cashews and cook further till mixture leaves sides of pan.
• Add the elaichi, mix well and spread in a thin layer on to a greased surface and leave to set.
• When cool and set, slice into desired sized pieces and serve.