Pistachio kesari...

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup roasted pistachio nuts.

1/2 cup cream of wheat.

3/4 cup sugar. (or more if needed)

3-4 tbsp ghee, (clarified butter).

1/4 tsp powdered cardamon.

1/4 tsp salt.

1/4 cup raisins. 

2 tbsp cashew nuts. 

1 1/2 cup water.

3 to 4 drops green color.

METHOD:

Grind the pistachio nuts coarsely. 

Boil the water. Fry the raisins and cashews in 1 tbsp ghee and set aside.

Heat ghee, add the cream of wheat and roast, till it is golden color.  Stir in the ground pistachio, salt, and cardamon powder.  Add the boiling water, color and mix well.Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until all the moisture is dried up. Add sugar, mixing well constantly till the moisture is dried up. Stir in the fried cashews and raisins.  Remove from heat and serve, or spread in to the desired molds. 

Substitute coarsely ground almonds or almond flour for pistachio if desired.

"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"