SWEETEN YOUR LIFE

Sweetness dispels bitterness. Add a burst of flavour in your sweets this Deepawali; Enjoy delicious snacking.

- Kaushani Desai

BADAM KATARI

Ingredients

Almonds 1 cup

Brown sugar 1/2 cup

Cardamom powder 1/4 tsp

Method:

• Soak the almonds in enough hot water in a bowl for about 1 hour.

• Strain them using a strainer, drain out all the water completely. Peel the almonds and blend in a mixer to a fine paste without using any water. Keep aside.

• Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a thick pan, mix well and cook on a high flame for 4 minutes or till the sugar dissolves completely and forms a syrup of one string consistency.

• Add the almond paste and cardamom powder to it, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes or till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, while stirring continuously and scrapping the sides of the pan.

• Transfer the mixture to a plate and keep aside to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.

• Cut into shape and serve.

SHAHI BHOG

Ingredients

Walnut 200 gms

Almond 200 gms

Cashewnut 300 gms

Fig 200 gms

Dates 150 gms