Pista Halwa

Ingredients:

Pistachio nuts,whole 100gms
Sugar 1 cup.
Water 2 cups
Cornflour 4 tbsps
Cardamon Powder 1 tsp
Nutmeg Powder ½ tsp
Saffron ½ tsp
Green good colour ¼ tsp
Oil ½ cup

Method:

Mix 1 cup of water with the sugar, make a syrup of a one thread consistency. Add the cardamon powder, nutmeg powder & saffron.

Mix the cornflour with 1 cup of water to form a thin batter. Heat oil over low fire, add the cornflour, bring to a boil stiring continuously; when the mixture thickens, gradually add the sugar syrup & continue to stir. Add the pistachio nuts & stir till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.

Pour into an 8” x 12” tray with a 2” depth. Cool, cut into required sizes.