Serves: 36 pieces
Time required: 1/2 hr.
Ingredients :
500 gms. khoya (mawa)
300 gms. sugar
3 drops colour as required
8 to 10 pistas sliced
1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
cookie mould
Method:
1. Grate khoya, Powder sugar. Mix together in a skillet .
Time required: 1/2 hr.
Ingredients :
500 gms. khoya (mawa)
300 gms. sugar
3 drops colour as required
8 to 10 pistas sliced
1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
cookie mould
Method:
1. Grate khoya, Powder sugar. Mix together in a skillet .
2. Heat on low flame, stirring continuously. Cook till mixture thickens. It should form a very soft lump .
3. Cool for 10 minutes.
4. Add cardamom powder & colour. Mix well .
5. Take a small fistful of mixture. Form a ball. Press into the cookie mould .
6. Turn out carefully. Press 2-3 slices of pista on the centre.
7. Repeat for remaining mixture .
Note on khoya.
Khoya is available in most Indian sweetmeat stores anywhere.
Making at home consumes time but isn't that difficult.
Boil milk on high flame in a large heavy saucepan till water evaporates ,
Leaving a soft lump. Stir frequently while cooking.
OR
Substitute with 1 tin (400 gms.) condensed milk and 1 cup milk.
Lessen sugar by 1/2. Boil till a soft lump is formed. Stir continuously while cooking.
