Lapsi ( upma variety) - 1 cup
Sugar - 2 cups
Unsweetened khoa - 100 gms
Ghee - ½ cup
Water - 3 cups
Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
Chopped nuts - 2 tbsp
Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure pan.
Add lapsi & roast on a low fire well.
In the meanwhile keep 2 ½ cups boiling water ready.
When the lapsi gives an aroma, lower the stove &add the water carefully since it is likely ro splash.
Close the cooker, keep the weight & lower the flame without waiting for the whistle.
Cook for 10 mts.
Heat the remaining ½ cup of water on a low fire, adding sugar & grated khoa to a mixture.
When the pressure has dropped, open & add this mixture to the cooked lapsi.
Stir on a low fire, adding the ghee gradually till the mixture thickens & the mass starts leaving the sides of the pan.
Add cardamom powder & switch off.
Garnish with chopped nuts & serve hot.