Ingredients:2 cups grated dry coconut
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp ghee
1/2 tsp cardamom pwd
1/4 cup chopped cashew nut,almond and pistachios
Ghee for greasing
Method:
1.Take a heavy bottomed vessel, add water and sugar, on medium low flame allow the sugar to dissolve and come to a boil. Stir it and allow the syrup to thicken. Let the sugar syrup cook and thicken till it reaches 2 string consistency. Test the syrup by using your thumb and index finger and touch ,it should form at least 2-3 threads. This takes approx 15-18 mts.
2.Immediately at this stage add the grated coconut, ghee, cardamom pwd and nuts. Stirr at regular intervals till the mixture appears thick and leaves the sides of the vessel. This could take about 15-18 mts. Turn off heat.
3. Immediately pour the mixture on to a greased thali (use ghee to grease) and spread evenly with a spatula. Allow to cool and slightly harden. Cut into desired shapes and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
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