Godhi Kesari

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Ingredients

1 cup	whole wheat (godhi)
1 cup	jaggery
2 tablespoons	ghee
2 cups	water
1/4 teaspoon	cardamom powder
10-12	cashew nuts
10-12	raisins
1 pinch	saffron strands
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Dry roast the whole wheat in a pan on medium heat until it turns golden brown and aromatic.
2. 2 Allow the roasted wheat to cool, then grind it into a coarse powder.
3. 3 In a separate pan, add ghee and fry the cashew nuts until golden brown, then add raisins and fry until they puff up. Remove and set aside.
4. 4 In the same pan, add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
5. 5 Add the ground wheat to the boiling water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
6. 6 Once the wheat is cooked and the mixture thickens, add jaggery and stir until it dissolves completely.
7. 7 Add cardamom powder, saffron strands, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
8. 8 Finally, add the fried cashew nuts and raisins, and stir everything together.
9. 9 Cook for a few more minutes until the kesari reaches the desired consistency, then remove from heat.