Shingada Pith Halwa (शिंगाडा पीठ हलवा)

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 1 cup Sanmati Shingada Pith
• 1/2 cup ghee
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• 4–5 green cardamoms, crushed
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds and cashews

Method

1. 1

   Dry roast Sanmati Shingada Pith in a kadhai on low flame for 5–6 minutes until aromatic. Set aside.

2. 2

   In the same kadhai, heat ghee and add the roasted shingada pith. Roast on low flame for 8–10 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   In a separate pan, boil water and sugar to make a thin syrup. Add cardamom.

4. 4

   Gradually add the sugar syrup to the roasting pith, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

5. 5

   Keep stirring on low flame until the halwa thickens and leaves the sides of the pan. Garnish with nuts and serve warm.