Cashews - 100 gms

Sugar - 250 gms

Ghee - 1 tbsp

Saffron - a pinch (warm & powder)

Lemon colour - 2 drops (optional)

Cardamom powder - ½ tsp

Wash the cashews well & soak for 1 hour.

Drain, grind in a mixie adding minimum water to a paste.

Add 1 cup of water to the sugar & boil, stirring.

When it starts boiling, add 1 tbsp milk & continue to boil.

Dirt will collect on top.

Strain & remove it.

Boil the syrup till it reaches firm one string consistency.

Now add the paste & ghee.

Add colour at this stage.

Go on stirring till it becomes a mass & starts leaving the sides.

Add spices & remove.

Keep stirring for a few mts – this is a must.