Kozhikode Halwa

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Ingredients

1 cup	rice flour
1 cup	sugar
1/4 cup	ghee
2 cups	water
1/2 teaspoon	cardamom powder
1/4 cup	cashew nuts
1/4 cup	raisins
1 pinch	salt
1 teaspoon	vanilla essence
1 tablespoon	coconut oil

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix rice flour with water to form a smooth batter without lumps.
2. 2 In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee and coconut oil together.
3. 3 Add cashew nuts and raisins to the pan, fry until golden, and set aside.
4. 4 To the same pan, add the rice flour batter and stir continuously on low heat.
5. 5 Gradually add sugar while stirring to ensure it dissolves completely.
6. 6 Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
7. 7 Add cardamom powder, vanilla essence, and a pinch of salt, mixing well.
8. 8 Stir in the fried cashew nuts and raisins.
9. 9 Cook until the halwa reaches a glossy consistency and starts to leave the pan.
10. 10 Transfer the halwa into a greased plate or tray, flatten it with a spatula, and let it cool.
11. 11 Once set, cut into pieces and serve.